salary$58,470 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Syracuse, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,230per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,360per year
Jobs in the area210people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Syracuse?
OK. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 27.3% 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 Syracuse, NY?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Syracuse, NY area is $58,470 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $47,230 and $96,360.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Syracuse?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 27.3% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Syracuse, NY metro area.