Firefighters Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $88,440 +48.6% vs national
Median hourly $42.52
10th percentile $43,130
90th percentile $122,250
Employed locally 410
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,130
    25th
    $61,380
    50th (median)
    $88,440
    75th
    $101,370
    90th
    $122,250

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 86% Median Firefighters salary is 14% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $88,290

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$45,650
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$121,370
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$44,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$38,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$156,590
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$59,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Santa Rosa, CA is $42.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.09 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 48.6% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $43,130 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,380.