Firefighters Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $68,600 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.98
10th percentile $46,260
90th percentile $104,620
Employed locally 740
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,260
    25th
    $57,310
    50th (median)
    $68,600
    75th
    $82,610
    90th
    $104,620

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 95% Median Firefighters salary is 5% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$92,010
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$101,640
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$40,330
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$104,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$129,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Fresno, CA is $32.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.49 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Fresno, CA is 15.2% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $46,260 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,310.