How much does a firefighter make in Connecticut?
$77,630a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Connecticut. That is $37.32 an hour or $6,469 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.32
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,320Median: $77,630Highest 10%: $85,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,320 | $24.67 | |
| 25th | $64,180 | $30.86 | |
| Median | $77,630 | $37.32 | |
| 75th | $81,810 | $39.33 | |
| 90th | $85,500 | $41.11 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $81,680 |
| New Haven, CT | $79,380 |
| Waterbury, CT | $77,630 |
| Hartford, CT | $75,990 |
| Norwich, CT | $62,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 3. California | $85,120 |
| 4. New Jersey | $84,130 |
| 5. Illinois | $78,380 |
| 6. Connecticut | $77,630 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $75,870 |
| 8. Colorado | $74,170 |
| 9. Maryland | $73,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $37.32 ($77,630 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $77,630 against $59,280 nationally, 31% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for firefighter pay?
Connecticut ranks 6 of 50 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays firefighters the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $81,680 a year.
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.