Firefighters Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $76,920 +29.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.98
10th percentile $34,510
90th percentile $96,850
Employed locally 190
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,510
    25th
    $43,920
    50th (median)
    $76,920
    75th
    $96,850
    90th
    $96,850

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 97% Median Firefighters salary is 3% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,040
    Longview-Kelso, WA $97,460
    Washington $93,490
    Bellingham, WA $93,170

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $43,530
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $100,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $109,380
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $66,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $130,690
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Wenatchee?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Wenatchee, WA is $36.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.56 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Wenatchee, WA is 29.2% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,510 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,920.