Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $100,960 | $62,011 | +63% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.54 | $29.81 | +63% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $93,568.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Firefighter in New York is $100,960, or about $48.54 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Firefighters is $62,011. New York is +63% above the national median.
Entry-level firefighters in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 12,950 firefighter jobs on record and a median salary of $100,960, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.