Firefighters pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for firefighters is $40.45 an hour ($84,130 a year). About 7,500 people work in this job there.
That is 42% higher than the U.S. median ($59,280). New Jersey ranks 4th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for firefighters in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.04 | $47,920 |
| 25% of workers | $29.49 | $61,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.45 | $84,130 |
| 75% of workers | $51.12 | $106,330 |
| 90% of workers | $59.59 | $123,940 |
Firefighters pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $88,090 | 340 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $80,560 | 400 |
| Vineland | $55,780 | 60 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $53,610 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,760 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $90,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $133,210 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $60,100 |
| Paramedics | $86,630 |
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