Firefighters Salary in Longview, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $97,460 +63.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.86
10th percentile $62,730
90th percentile $118,310
Employed locally 100
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,730
    25th
    $73,680
    50th (median)
    $97,460
    75th
    $97,460
    90th
    $118,310

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 134% Median Firefighters salary is 34% above 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Washington $93,490
    Bellingham, WA $93,170
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,180

    Related occupations in Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $43,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $93,860
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $131,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $119,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Longview, WA is $46.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.08 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Longview, WA is 63.7% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $62,730 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,680.