California

Firefighters Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$98,200
+54.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$47.21
 
10th Percentile
$51,580
Entry level
90th Percentile
$143,830
Senior level
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Salary Range

Firefighterss in California earn between $51,580 and $143,830, with a mean of $98,200. The national average for this role is $63,768.

$98,200 mean
10th Percentile$51,58090th Percentile$143,830

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$98,200
National Average$63,768
New Jersey$87,710
Washington$87,240
New York$86,680
District of Columbia$80,320
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.