Firefighters Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$84,130

per year

Hourly Rate

$40.45

per hour

Employment

7,500

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+41.9%

National: $59,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,280, New Jersey pays 41.9% MORE for Firefighters positions.

Purchasing Power

$77,325

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

26%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$47,920

25th

$61,340

Median

$84,130

75th

$106,330

90th

$123,940

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).