BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Firefighters in District of Columbia earn between $61,050 and $99,760, with a mean of $79,550. The national average for this role is $63,589.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $79,550 |
| National Average | $63,589 |
| California | $95,090 |
| Washington | $89,200 |
| New York | $87,150 |
| New Jersey | $85,810 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.