Firefighters Salary in North Coast Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,880 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.15
10th percentile $44,050
90th percentile $86,690
Employed locally 360
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,050
    25th
    $55,550
    50th (median)
    $66,880
    75th
    $78,780
    90th
    $86,690

    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 North Coast Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $91,280
    Security Guards $39,760
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,890
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $125,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $124,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in North Coast Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in North Coast Region of California is $32.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.81 or more per hour.

    Is North Coast Region of California above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in North Coast Region of California is 12.3% 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 North Coast Region of California?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $44,050 per year in North Coast Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,550.