How much does a firefighter make in Watertown?
$60,700a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metro area. That is $29.18 an hour or $5,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.18
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,310Median: $60,700Highest 10%: $73,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,310 | $19.38 | |
| 25th | $49,940 | $24.01 | |
| Median | $60,700 | $29.18 | |
| 75th | $73,180 | $35.18 | |
| 90th | $73,180 | $35.18 |
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 |
| Syracuse, NY | $58,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Watertown, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Watertown?
The median hourly pay in the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metro area is $29.18 ($60,700 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Watertown than the national average?
Yes: $60,700 against $59,280 nationally, 2% more.
How does Watertown compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $101,000, so Watertown pays 40% less.
Where does Watertown rank for firefighter pay?
123 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Watertown?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,180 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.