Firefighter Salary in Riverside, CA
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The median firefighter in the Riverside area earns $79,160 a year ($38.06 an hour), 34% above the U.S. median ($59,280) and 7% below the California median ($85,120). Half of the 3,390 firefighters there earn between $65,160 and $94,560.
Median $79,160
10th: $56,41090th: $108,730
| Annual pay | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,410 | $52,390 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $65,160 | $65,170 | $44,490 |
| Median | $79,160 | $85,120 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $94,560 | $109,620 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $108,730 | $136,150 | $101,040 |
| Average | $84,120 | $95,090 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 3,390 | 31,470 | 345,990 |
Riverside, CA ranks 10th 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
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,050
- 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.