Firefighters Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $50,100 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.09
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $62,750
Employed locally 250
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $27,980
    50th (median)
    $50,100
    75th
    $51,130
    90th
    $62,750

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 55% Median Firefighters salary is 45% below 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
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,300
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $84,290
    Corvallis, OR $83,680
    Pennsylvania $71,430

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,590
    Security Guards $42,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,220
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $86,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $64,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Charlottesville, VA is $24.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.09 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Charlottesville, VA is 15.8% below 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,980.