Firefighters Salary in Redding, CA

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

Median annual salary $77,130 +29.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.08
10th percentile $50,990
90th percentile $101,050
Employed locally 320
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,990
    25th
    $60,120
    50th (median)
    $77,130
    75th
    $86,690
    90th
    $101,050

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 107% Median Firefighters salary is 7% above 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,850
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $104,980
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,810
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $57,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $157,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $99,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Redding?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Redding, CA is $37.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.60 or more per hour.

    Is Redding above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Redding, CA is 29.6% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $50,990 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,120.