Firefighters Salary in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,730 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.64
10th percentile $46,340
90th percentile $85,710
Employed locally 640
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,340
    25th
    $55,550
    50th (median)
    $63,730
    75th
    $78,780
    90th
    $85,710

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $104,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $96,880
    Security Guards $42,710
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $48,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $126,070
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $41,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is $30.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.81 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is 7.1% 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 Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $46,340 per year in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,550.