How much does a firefighter make in Bridgeport?
$81,680a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area. That is $39.27 an hour or $6,807 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.27
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,900Median: $81,680Highest 10%: $86,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,900 | $30.72 | |
| 25th | $78,990 | $37.98 | |
| Median | $81,680 | $39.27 | |
| 75th | $84,760 | $40.75 | |
| 90th | $86,150 | $41.42 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| New Haven, CT | $79,380 |
| Waterbury, CT | $77,630 |
| Hartford, CT | $75,990 |
| Norwich, CT | $62,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Bridgeport, CTFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Bridgeport?
The median hourly pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area is $39.27 ($81,680 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Bridgeport than the national average?
Yes: $81,680 against $59,280 nationally, 38% more.
How does Bridgeport compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $77,630, so Bridgeport pays 5% more.
Where does Bridgeport rank for firefighter pay?
23 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Bridgeport?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,150 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.