Firefighters Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $46,650 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $58,380
Employed locally 140
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $33,360
    50th (median)
    $46,650
    75th
    $47,340
    90th
    $58,380

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$55,920
    Security Guards$56,380
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$83,390
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$91,600
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northwest Virginia is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.31 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northwest Virginia is 21.6% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,360.