Firefighter Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median firefighter in the Los Angeles area earns $98,050 a year ($47.14 an hour), 65% above the U.S. median ($59,280) and 15% above the California median ($85,120). Half of the 7,200 firefighters there earn between $77,720 and $127,660.
Median $98,050
10th: $58,71090th: $150,760
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,710 | $52,390 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $77,720 | $65,170 | $44,490 |
| Median | $98,050 | $85,120 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $127,660 | $109,620 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $150,760 | $136,150 | $101,040 |
| Average | $108,860 | $95,090 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 7,200 | 31,470 | 345,990 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for firefighter pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($152,100).
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- San Jose, CA: $152,100
- San Francisco, CA: $113,700
- Sacramento, CA: $94,080
- New York, NY: $106,420
- Seattle, WA: $101,090
- Denver, CO: $87,980
- Portland, OR: $85,170
- Chicago, IL: $82,820
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.