How much does a firefighter make in New Jersey?
$84,130a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in New Jersey. That is $40.45 an hour or $7,011 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.45
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,920Median: $84,130Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,920 | $23.04 | |
| 25th | $61,340 | $29.49 | |
| Median | $84,130 | $40.45 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.12 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.59 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $106,400 |
| Trenton, NJ | $88,090 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $80,560 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,050 |
| Allentown, PA | $73,020 |
| Vineland, NJ | $55,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 1. New York | $101,000 |
| 2. Washington | $94,520 |
| 3. California | $85,120 |
| 4. New Jersey | $84,130 |
| 5. Illinois | $78,380 |
| 6. Connecticut | $77,630 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $75,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $40.45 ($84,130 a year).
Do firefighters make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $84,130 against $59,280 nationally, 42% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for firefighter pay?
New Jersey ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays firefighters the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $106,400 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.