Firefighters Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $39,360 -33.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $59,690
Employed locally 270
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $32,450
    50th (median)
    $39,360
    75th
    $48,780
    90th
    $59,690

    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 Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,750
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,260
    Security Guards $36,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $58,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southwest Virginia is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.35 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Virginia above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southwest Virginia is 33.9% 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,450.