Firefighters Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,130 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.16
10th percentile $38,110
90th percentile $99,080
Employed locally 370
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,110
    25th
    $54,890
    50th (median)
    $73,130
    75th
    $80,830
    90th
    $99,080

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $74,480
    Security Guards $45,050
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $90,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $119,700
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $42,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Western Washington is $35.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.16 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Western Washington is 22.8% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $38,110 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,890.