Firefighters pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for firefighters is $37.32 an hour ($77,630 a year). About 2,970 people work in this job there.
That is 31% higher than the U.S. median ($59,280). Connecticut ranks 6th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for firefighters in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.67 | $51,320 |
| 25% of workers | $30.86 | $64,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.32 | $77,630 |
| 75% of workers | $39.33 | $81,810 |
| 90% of workers | $41.11 | $85,500 |
Firefighters pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $81,680 | 840 |
| New Haven | $79,380 | 570 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $77,630 | 230 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $75,990 | 930 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $62,850 | 340 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for firefighters
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 26,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $50,640 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,960 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $98,500 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $96,110 |
| Paramedics | $77,480 |
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