Firefighters Salary in District of Columbia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 1 metro areas • District of Columbia

Firefighters in District of Columbia earn a median salary of $67,850 per year on average across 1 metro and nonmetro areas, +14% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 7,470 firefighters are employed across District of Columbia, with salaries ranging from $67,850 to $67,850 depending on location.

$67,850 Avg median salary in District of Columbia
$67,850 Highest paying metro
$67,850 Lowest paying metro
7,470 Employed in District of Columbia

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      Metro areaMedian salary25th pct75th pctEmployed
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV$67,850$59,520$84,9407,470

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