How much does a firefighter make in Norwich?
$62,850a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area. That is $30.22 an hour or $5,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.22
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,470Median: $62,850Highest 10%: $76,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,470 | $23.78 | |
| 25th | $57,790 | $27.78 | |
| Median | $62,850 | $30.22 | |
| 75th | $75,490 | $36.29 | |
| 90th | $76,290 | $36.68 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Bridgeport, CT | $81,680 |
| New Haven, CT | $79,380 |
| Waterbury, CT | $77,630 |
| Hartford, CT | $75,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Norwich, CTFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Norwich?
The median hourly pay in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area is $30.22 ($62,850 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Norwich than the national average?
Yes: $62,850 against $59,280 nationally, 6% more.
How does Norwich compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $77,630, so Norwich pays 19% less.
Where does Norwich rank for firefighter pay?
99 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Norwich?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,290 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.