Firefighters Salary in California
In California, firefighters earn a median of $83,400 per year.
Median (California)
$83,400
Bottom 10%
$51,580
Top 10%
$143,830
Employed in California
27,580
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, firefighters earn a median of $83,400 — 40% above the national median of $59,530. Locally the range runs $51,580 to $143,830. About 27,580 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #4 of 51 states for firefighters pay — roughly the 94th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $93,490) by 12%. State employment of about 27,580 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$59,530
US bottom 10%
$34,490
US top 10%
$101,330
Skills that move pay in this role
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
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