Firefighters Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $61,510 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.57
10th percentile $38,510
90th percentile $78,220
Employed locally 1,960
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,510
    25th
    $52,870
    50th (median)
    $61,510
    75th
    $77,450
    90th
    $78,220

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 73% Median Firefighters salary is 27% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,300
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $84,290
    Corvallis, OR $83,680
    Pennsylvania $71,430

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,960
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,050
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,670
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Richmond, VA is $29.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.17 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Richmond, VA is 3.3% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $38,510 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,870.