As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firefighter Engineer in Danbury, CT is $83,217, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,600 weekly, or $6,935 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Firefighter Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Firefighter Engineer in Danbury, CT vary widely, spanning from $70,903 to $94,224. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,772) and 75th percentile ($88,979), while top earners (90th percentile) make $94,224 per year. This $12,207 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Danbury Firefighter Engineer often earn 2.3% higher than national averages. However, Danbury currently ranks 123 statewide for Firefighter Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Firefighter Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $70,903 Danbury, CT April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $76,772 Danbury, CT April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $83,217 Danbury, CT April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $88,979 Danbury, CT April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $94,224 Danbury, CT April 01, 2026
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    Firefighter Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Danbury, Connecticut    Danbury is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located approximately 50 miles (80 km) northeast of New York City making it part of....More

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