How much does a firefighter make in Albany?
$70,840a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $34.06 an hour or $5,903 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.06
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,660Median: $70,840Highest 10%: $82,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,660 | $22.43 | |
| 25th | $53,010 | $25.49 | |
| Median | $70,840 | $34.06 | |
| 75th | $73,950 | $35.55 | |
| 90th | $82,190 | $39.51 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| New York, NY | $106,400 |
| Rochester, NY | $89,120 |
| Binghamton, NY | $81,810 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $76,120 |
| Utica, NY | $75,060 |
| Buffalo, NY | $74,470 |
| Watertown, NY | $60,700 |
| Syracuse, NY | $58,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $34.06 ($70,840 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $70,840 against $59,280 nationally, 20% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $101,000, so Albany pays 30% less.
Where does Albany rank for firefighter pay?
69 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,190 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.