Firefighters Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $52,440 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.21
10th percentile $43,770
90th percentile $78,430
Employed locally 110
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,770
    25th
    $49,750
    50th (median)
    $52,440
    75th
    $63,700
    90th
    $78,430

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 76% Median Firefighters salary is 24% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,600
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $126,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Hanford?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Hanford, CA is $25.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

    Is Hanford above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Hanford, CA is 11.9% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $43,770 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,750.