Firefighters Salary in California

Median Salary
$85,120
per year
Hourly Rate
$40.92
per hour
Employment
31,470
in California
vs. National Avg
+43.6%
National: $59,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,280, California pays 43.6% MORE for Firefighters positions.

Purchasing Power
$76,893
cost-adjusted value
Cost of Living
110.7
11% above national avg
Rent/Income
32%
Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th
$52,390
25th
$65,170
Median
$85,120
75th
$109,620
90th
$136,150
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).