Firefighters Salary in Prescott Valley, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Median annual salary $47,230 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $35,650
90th percentile $60,680
Employed locally 370
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,650
    25th
    $38,030
    50th (median)
    $47,230
    75th
    $59,140
    90th
    $60,680

    Prescott Valley economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,106 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 71% Median Firefighters salary is 29% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $61,640
    Flagstaff, AZ $58,690
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $51,180
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,890
    Yuma, AZ $50,650
    Tucson, AZ $48,530

    Related occupations in Prescott Valley, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,220
    Security Guards $38,090
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $74,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Prescott Valley?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Prescott Valley, AZ is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.40 or more per hour.

    Is Prescott Valley above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Prescott Valley, AZ is 20.7% 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 Prescott Valley?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,650 per year in Prescott Valley, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,030.