Firefighter Salary in Hartford, CT
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$58,978
Hourly Rate
$28.35
/hour
Jobs in Area
252
employed
Firefighter Salary Range in Hartford, CT
Annual Salary Range
$39k
10th percentile
$48k
25th
$70k
75th
$86k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $38,521 | $18.52 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,194 | $23.17 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $58,978 | $28.35 |
| 75th Percentile | $69,670 | $33.50 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $86,022 | $41.36 |
| Average (Mean) | $64,047 | $30.79 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Firefighter salary in Hartford, CT is $58,978 per year or $28.35 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Hartford, CT Compares
vs National Average
$57,120
vs Connecticut Average
$60,153
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$53,519
Cost of living in Hartford, CT is 10.2% above the national average.
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