How much does a firefighter make in Atlantic City?
$80,560a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area. That is $38.73 an hour or $6,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.73
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,060Median: $80,560Highest 10%: $125,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| 25th | $53,830 | $25.88 | |
| Median | $80,560 | $38.73 | |
| 75th | $94,290 | $45.33 | |
| 90th | $125,100 | $60.13 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| New York, NY | $106,400 |
| Trenton, NJ | $88,090 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,050 |
| Allentown, PA | $73,020 |
| Vineland, NJ | $55,780 |
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Salaries for every job in Atlantic City, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Atlantic City?
The median hourly pay in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area is $38.73 ($80,560 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Atlantic City than the national average?
Yes: $80,560 against $59,280 nationally, 36% more.
How does Atlantic City compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $84,130, so Atlantic City pays 4% less.
Where does Atlantic City rank for firefighter pay?
27 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Atlantic City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,100 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.