How much does a firefighter make in Syracuse?
$58,470a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $28.11 an hour or $4,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.11
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 150 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,230Median: $58,470Highest 10%: $96,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,230 | $22.71 | |
| 25th | $51,050 | $24.54 | |
| Median | $58,470 | $28.11 | |
| 75th | $72,760 | $34.98 | |
| 90th | $96,360 | $46.33 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $28.11 ($58,470 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $58,470 against $59,280 nationally, 1% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $101,000, so Syracuse pays 42% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for firefighter pay?
150 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,360 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.