Firefighters Salary in Southside Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,930 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.01
10th percentile $36,480
90th percentile $60,470
Employed locally 220
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,480
    25th
    $46,180
    50th (median)
    $49,930
    75th
    $57,480
    90th
    $60,470

    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

    Related occupations in Southside Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,750
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $55,070
    Security Guards $38,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,440
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $70,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southside Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southside Virginia is $24.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.73 or more per hour.

    Is Southside Virginia above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southside Virginia is 16.1% 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 Southside Virginia?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,480 per year in Southside Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,180.