Firefighters Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $72,410 +21.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.81
10th percentile $49,120
90th percentile $470,940
Employed locally 780
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,120
    25th
    $57,710
    50th (median)
    $72,410
    75th
    $470,940
    90th
    $470,940

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 107% Median Firefighters salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,210
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $88,440

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $104,090
    Security Guards $38,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,050
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $37,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $632,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $124,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Bakersfield, CA is $34.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $226.41 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Bakersfield, CA is 21.6% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $49,120 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,710.