Firefighters Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $84,290 +41.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.53
10th percentile $35,550
90th percentile $110,600
Employed locally 690
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,550
    25th
    $61,440
    50th (median)
    $84,290
    75th
    $93,320
    90th
    $110,600

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 116% Median Firefighters salary is 16% above 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Longview-Kelso, WA $97,460
    Washington $93,490
    Bellingham, WA $93,170

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$41,370
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$76,400
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$92,280
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$64,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$103,200
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Spokane?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Spokane, WA is $40.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.81 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Spokane, WA is 41.6% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,550 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,440.