Firefighters Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Firefighters in Washington earn a median salary of $80,446 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +35.1% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 15,270 firefighters are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $37,020 to $102,220 depending on location.
$80,446
Avg median salary in Washington
$102,220
Highest paying metro
$37,020
Lowest paying metro
15,270
Employed in Washington
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Firefighters salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $102,220 | $89,080 | $110,150 | 4,150 |
| Bremerton, WA | $100,040 | $77,000 | $111,880 | 420 |
| Longview, WA | $97,460 | $73,680 | $97,460 | 100 |
| Bellingham, WA | $93,170 | $71,860 | $102,270 | 270 |
| Olympia, WA | $90,180 | $75,400 | $98,210 | 350 |
| Spokane, WA | $84,290 | $61,440 | $93,320 | 690 |
| Kennewick, WA | $79,210 | $62,450 | $89,320 | 270 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $78,380 | $67,880 | $78,580 | 30 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $77,590 | $41,480 | $98,270 | 260 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $76,920 | $43,920 | $96,850 | 190 |
| Western Washington | $73,130 | $54,890 | $80,830 | 370 |
| Eastern Washington | $68,790 | $55,230 | $79,300 | 300 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $67,850 | $59,520 | $84,940 | 7,470 |
| Yakima, WA | $37,020 | $37,010 | $72,700 | 400 |