Firefighters Salary in Yuba City, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuba City, CA

Median annual salary $70,400 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.85
10th percentile $43,210
90th percentile $96,190
Employed locally 130
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,210
    25th
    $51,220
    50th (median)
    $70,400
    75th
    $81,170
    90th
    $96,190

    Yuba City economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 94% Median Firefighters salary is 6% 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 Yuba City, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,560
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,930
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $36,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $120,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Yuba City?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Yuba City, CA is $33.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.06 or more per hour.

    Is Yuba City above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Yuba City, CA is 18.3% 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 Yuba City?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $43,210 per year in Yuba City, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,220.