salary$77,630 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$80,450per year
Jobs in the area230people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Waterbury?
OK. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 23.7% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $77,630 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $66,280 and $80,450.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 23.7% 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 Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.