Firefighters Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $37,020 -37.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $87,790
Employed locally 400
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $37,010
    50th (median)
    $37,020
    75th
    $72,700
    90th
    $87,790

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 54% Median Firefighters salary is 46% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $44,320
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,690
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $78,020
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $85,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $119,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Yakima, WA is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.74 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Yakima, WA is 37.8% below 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,010.