Firefighters Salary in Napa, CA

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

Median annual salary $78,780 +32.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.88
10th percentile $55,550
90th percentile $107,390
Employed locally 260
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,550
    25th
    $62,470
    50th (median)
    $78,780
    75th
    $103,610
    90th
    $107,390

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 72% Median Firefighters salary is 28% 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 Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $43,560
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $128,980
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $46,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $168,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $142,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Napa?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Napa, CA is $37.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.32 or more per hour.

    Is Napa above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Napa, CA is 32.3% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $55,550 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,470.