Firefighters Salary in Virginia
Ranked #21 of 50 · VA
8.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,240 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $58,670
Employment 11,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,310P25 $46,200 Median $58,670P75 $70,530P90 $77,310
About 80% of firefighterss in Virginia earn between $38,310 and $77,310. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean firefighters salary in Virginia is $58,240, about 8.5% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $60,790 | $62,440 | 2,020 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $56,940 | $57,510 | 2,880 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $56,670 | $56,640 | 170 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $49,410 | $49,460 | 80 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $48,220 | $49,490 | 230 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $48,040 | $50,400 | 200 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $46,860 | $44,140 | 260 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $45,450 | $43,170 | 260 |