Firefighters Salary in Eastern Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,790 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.07
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $94,120
Employed locally 300
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $55,230
    50th (median)
    $68,790
    75th
    $79,300
    90th
    $94,120

    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 Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,750
    Security Guards $39,070
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $95,550
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $42,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Eastern Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Eastern Washington is $33.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.09 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Washington above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Eastern Washington is 15.6% 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 Eastern Washington?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,230.