How much does a firefighter make in New York?
$101,000a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in New York. That is $48.54 an hour or $8,413 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.54
- Vs. national median
- +70%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 12,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,390Median: $101,000Highest 10%: $106,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,390 | $27.11 | |
| 25th | $65,420 | $31.45 | |
| Median | $101,000 | $48.54 | |
| 75th | $106,400 | $51.17 | |
| 90th | $106,400 | $51.17 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Albany, NY | $70,840 |
| Watertown, NY | $60,700 |
| Syracuse, NY | $58,470 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $48.54 ($101,000 a year).
Do firefighters make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $101,000 against $59,280 nationally, 70% more.
Where does New York rank for firefighter pay?
New York ranks 1 of 50 states.
Which city in New York 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.