Firefighters Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,110 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.61
10th percentile $41,970
90th percentile $74,300
Employed locally 140
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,970
    25th
    $46,510
    50th (median)
    $49,110
    75th
    $68,970
    90th
    $74,300

    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 Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,960
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,750
    Security Guards$36,570
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$85,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$82,280
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$43,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northeast Virginia is $23.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.97 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northeast Virginia is 17.5% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $41,970 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,510.