Firefighters Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $77,100 +29.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.07
10th percentile $51,490
90th percentile $130,270
Employed locally 310
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,490
    25th
    $62,800
    50th (median)
    $77,100
    75th
    $104,150
    90th
    $130,270

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 87% Median Firefighters salary is 13% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $88,440

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,420
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $107,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $102,720
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $37,320
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $123,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Stockton, CA is $37.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.32 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Stockton, CA is 29.5% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $51,490 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,800.