Firefighter Salary in Washington, DC
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The median firefighter in the Washington area earns $66,980 a year ($32.20 an hour), 13% above the U.S. median ($59,280). Half of the 7,610 firefighters there earn between $59,080 and $83,570.
Median $66,980
10th: $48,36090th: $98,770
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,360 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $59,080 | $44,490 |
| Median | $66,980 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $83,570 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $98,770 | $101,040 |
| Average | $70,910 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 7,610 | 345,990 |
Washington, DC ranks 21st 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
- Seattle, WA: $101,090
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,050
- Sacramento, CA: $94,080
- Denver, CO: $87,980
- Portland, OR: $85,170
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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.