Firefighters Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Salary

$152,100

per year

Hourly Rate

$73.12

per hour

Employment

1,330

in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

vs. National Avg

+156.6%

National: $59,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,280, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA pays 156.6% MORE for Firefighters positions.

Purchasing Power

$126,539

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

120.2

20% above national avg

Rent/Income

25%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

10th

$59,680

25th

$93,800

Median

$152,100

75th

$166,770

90th

$181,270

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).