verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Firefighter Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual in New Jersey
$84,130/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.45/hr
▲ 42% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

groups Employed in NJ
7,500
public U.S. Median
$59,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$77,322 #4 of 50

Firefighter pay in New Jersey, explained

Firefighters in New Jersey earn a median of $84,130 per year ($40.45 per hour), which is 42% above the national median of $59,280. Entry-level workers earn around $47,920, while the most experienced firefighters reach about $123,940. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Jersey.

Is $84,130 good pay in New Jersey?

Adjusted for New Jersey's cost of living (which runs 109% of the U.S. average), that $84,130 is worth about $77,322 in national buying power — ranking New Jersey #4 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Firefighter pay by experience in New Jersey

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,920
$23.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$84,130
$40.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$123,940
$59.59/hr

Firefighter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NJ
New Jersey (here) $84,130 $77,322
New York $100,960 $93,550 −$16,830
Pennsylvania $73,460 $75,288 +$10,670
Delaware $46,710 $46,800 +$37,420

Firefighter in New Jersey: FAQ

How much do firefighters make in New Jersey?

Firefighters in New Jersey earn a median of $84,130 per year ($40.45 per hour), compared with $59,280 nationally.

Does New Jersey pay firefighters well?

At $84,130, New Jersey pays 42% above the national median for firefighters. An estimated 7,500 work in the state.

Firefighter salary in other states

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