Firefighters Salary in Connecticut
Firefighters in Connecticut earn a median of $77,630 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,630
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,970
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,320; the top 10% earn over $85,500. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Forest and Conservation Workers$34,010 median in Connecticut
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$73,730 median in Connecticut
- Aircraft Service Attendants$39,230 median in Connecticut
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$75,810 median in Connecticut
- Motorboat Operators$45,970 median in Connecticut
Firefighters pay in Connecticut
How much do firefighters make in Connecticut?
The median is $77,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,320 and the top 10% earn over $85,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 50 (+31% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.