Firefighters Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $104,460 +75.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.22
10th percentile $56,370
90th percentile $135,730
Employed locally 330
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,370
    25th
    $82,430
    50th (median)
    $104,460
    75th
    $132,820
    90th
    $135,730

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 104% Median Firefighters salary is 4% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040

    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,210
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $88,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $88,290

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,760
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $128,470
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $80,720
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $176,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $139,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Vallejo, CA is $50.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.60 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Vallejo, CA is 75.5% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $56,370 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,430.