How much does a firefighter make in York?
$67,570a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the York-Hanover, PA metro area. That is $32.49 an hour or $5,631 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.49
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,550Median: $67,570Highest 10%: $82,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,550 | $18.05 | |
| 25th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $67,570 | $32.49 | |
| 75th | $80,780 | $38.84 | |
| 90th | $82,280 | $39.56 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Erie, PA | $80,280 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,050 |
| Reading, PA | $74,760 |
| Allentown, PA | $73,020 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $72,230 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $62,760 |
| Scranton, PA | $60,410 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $59,050 |
| Lancaster, PA | $54,890 |
| Johnstown, PA | $51,050 |
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Salaries for every job in York, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in York?
The median hourly pay in the York-Hanover, PA metro area is $32.49 ($67,570 a year).
Do firefighters make more in York than the national average?
Yes: $67,570 against $59,280 nationally, 14% more.
How does York compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $73,460, so York pays 8% less.
Where does York rank for firefighter pay?
76 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,280 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.