Firefighters Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $61,100 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $34,050
90th percentile $90,680
Employed locally 360
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,050
    25th
    $42,490
    50th (median)
    $61,100
    75th
    $76,920
    90th
    $90,680

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 88% Median Firefighters salary is 12% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,990
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,690
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $79,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $90,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $128,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Visalia, CA is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.68 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Visalia, CA is 2.6% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,050 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,490.