Firefighters Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $48,870 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $34,180
90th percentile $64,680
Employed locally 70
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,180
    25th
    $35,030
    50th (median)
    $48,870
    75th
    $56,220
    90th
    $64,680

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 69% Median Firefighters salary is 31% 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
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,300
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $84,290
    Corvallis, OR $83,680
    Pennsylvania $71,430

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,100
    Security Guards $40,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $61,450
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Staunton?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Staunton, VA is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.79 or more per hour.

    Is Staunton above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Staunton, VA is 17.9% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,180 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,030.