Firefighter Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median firefighter in the Seattle area earns $101,090 a year ($48.60 an hour), 71% above the U.S. median ($59,280) and 7% above the Washington median ($94,520). Half of the 3,760 firefighters there earn between $91,210 and $119,770.
Median $101,090
10th: $73,36090th: $124,000
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,360 | $47,640 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $91,210 | $72,300 | $44,490 |
| Median | $101,090 | $94,520 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $119,770 | $105,540 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $124,000 | $123,980 | $101,040 |
| Average | $100,450 | $89,200 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 3,760 | 7,560 | 345,990 |
Seattle, WA ranks 4th 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
- New York, NY: $106,420
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,050
- Sacramento, CA: $94,080
- 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.