Firefighters Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $53,880 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.91
10th percentile $34,280
90th percentile $97,320
Employed locally 150
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,280
    25th
    $41,330
    50th (median)
    $53,880
    75th
    $76,480
    90th
    $97,320

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 96% Median Firefighters salary is 4% 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
    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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $104,090
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $121,330
    Security Guards $36,110
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,570
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $36,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $127,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in El Centro, CA is $25.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.97 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in El Centro, CA is 9.5% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,280 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,330.