Firefighters Salary in New Jersey

Firefighters in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $79,950 a year) and the least in Vineland ($62,480), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the firefighters average at $85,810 and the median at $84,130 for 7,500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,630.

Firefighters average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$79,950
Atlantic City$76,850
Vineland$62,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$79,950	$88,090	$61,510	$62,172	103
Atlantic City	$76,850	$80,560	$53,830	$60,189	99
Vineland	$62,480	$55,780	$44,840	$50,478	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Firefighters salary in other states

Firefighters salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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