Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $84,130 | $62,011 | +36% |
| Median hourly wage | $40.45 | $29.81 | +36% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $77,325.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Firefighter in New Jersey is $84,130, or about $40.45 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Firefighters is $62,011. New Jersey is +36% above the national median.
Entry-level firefighters in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 7,500 firefighter jobs on record and a median salary of $84,130, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.