Firefighters Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $79,310 +33.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.13
10th percentile $47,560
90th percentile $112,800
Employed locally 590
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,560
    25th
    $62,920
    50th (median)
    $79,310
    75th
    $95,090
    90th
    $112,800

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 84% Median Firefighters salary is 16% 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
    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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$106,490
    Security Guards$43,280
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$122,290
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$38,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$106,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Salinas, CA is $38.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.94 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Salinas, CA is 33.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $47,560 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,920.