salary$89,120 a year$43 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$93,810per year
Jobs in the area730people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Rochester?
Cheap. Rent of $1,331 a month takes 17.9% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Rochester, NY?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Rochester, NY area is $89,120 a year ($43 an hour). Most earn between $57,280 and $93,810.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,331 a month takes 17.9% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Rochester, NY metro area.