Firefighters Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #4 of 50 · NJ
34.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $85,810 ≈ $41/hr
Median annual salary $84,130
Employment 7,500
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,920P25 $61,340 Median $84,130P75 $106,330P90 $123,940
About 80% of firefighterss in New Jersey earn between $47,920 and $123,940. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean firefighters salary in New Jersey is $85,810, about 34.9% above the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $41/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $88,090 | $79,950 | 340 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $80,560 | $76,850 | 400 |
| Vineland, NJ | $55,780 | $62,480 | 60 |