Industrial Firefighter Salary in Newark, New Jersey

How much does an Industrial Firefighter make in Newark, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Industrial Firefighter in Newark, NJ is $78,952. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,393 to $98,769, with most professionals earning between $66,422 and $116,811.

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What does an Industrial Firefighter do?

Common responsibilities of an Industrial Firefighter

Respond to all situations immediately, assessing hazards and responding accordingly.

January 02, 2023

Drive and/or operate any vehicle or equipment as assigned.

February 11, 2023

Hold nozzles and direct high pressure water streams and use or operate all equipment associated with the control and extinguishment of fire or other incidents.

May 17, 2023

Follow verbal and written instructions.

March 03, 2023

Meets continuing educational requirements and states current on all required qualifications.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Industrial Firefighter in Newark, NJ

Average Base Salary

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72393

98769

78952

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

72621

100451

80617

What is the average salary for Industrial Firefighter in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Industrial Firefighter in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Industrial Firefighter ranges from $72,393 to $98,769 with the average base salary of $78,952. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,621 to $100,451 with the average total cash compensation of $80,617.

View Average Salary for Industrial Firefighter as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$78,952	$72,393 - $98,769
Bonus	$1,665	$228 - $1,682
Total Pay	$80,617	$72,621 - $100,451

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Industrial Firefighter Salary Near Newark, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,393 - $98,769	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE West Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,393 - $98,769	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,032 - $99,641	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Irvington, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,393 - $98,769	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Union, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,393 - $98,769	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Elizabeth, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,393 - $98,769	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ 0%

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About Newark, New Jersey

Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs, the city had a population of 285,154 in 2017, making it the nation's 70th-most populous municipality, after being ranked 63rd in the nation in 2000. Settled in 1666 by Puritans from New Haven Colony, Newark is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its location at the mouth of the Passaic River (where it flows into Newark Bay) has made the city's waterfront an integral part of the Port of New...

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