Firefighters Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,010 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.22
10th percentile $52,930
90th percentile $81,930
Employed locally 480
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,930
    25th
    $55,370
    50th (median)
    $67,010
    75th
    $69,590
    90th
    $81,930

    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 Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $48,300
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $86,440
    Transportation Security Screeners $68,760
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $66,250
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $56,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $89,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Hawaii / Kauai is $32.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.01 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 12.6% 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $52,930 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,370.