Firefighter Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median firefighter in the San Francisco area earns $113,700 a year ($54.66 an hour), 92% above the U.S. median ($59,280) and 34% above the California median ($85,120). Half of the 3,450 firefighters there earn between $96,420 and $125,390.
Median $113,700
10th: $77,07090th: $139,590
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,070 | $52,390 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $96,420 | $65,170 | $44,490 |
| Median | $113,700 | $85,120 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $125,390 | $109,620 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $139,590 | $136,150 | $101,040 |
| Average | $110,590 | $95,090 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 3,450 | 31,470 | 345,990 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 2nd 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
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,050
- 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.