How much does a firefighter make in Utica?
$75,060a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Utica-Rome, NY metro area. That is $36.09 an hour or $6,255 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.09
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,540Median: $75,060Highest 10%: $78,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,540 | $24.30 | |
| 25th | $60,460 | $29.07 | |
| Median | $75,060 | $36.09 | |
| 75th | $78,140 | $37.57 | |
| 90th | $78,140 | $37.57 |
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 |
| Buffalo, NY | $74,470 |
| Albany, NY | $70,840 |
| Watertown, NY | $60,700 |
| Syracuse, NY | $58,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Utica, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Utica?
The median hourly pay in the Utica-Rome, NY metro area is $36.09 ($75,060 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Utica than the national average?
Yes: $75,060 against $59,280 nationally, 27% more.
How does Utica compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $101,000, so Utica pays 26% less.
Where does Utica rank for firefighter pay?
55 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Utica?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,140 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.