Firefighters Salary in Washington
Ranked #2 of 50 · WA
40.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $89,200 ≈ $43/hr
Median annual salary $94,520
Employment 7,560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,640P25 $72,300 Median $94,520P75 $105,540P90 $123,980
About 80% of firefighterss in Washington earn between $47,640 and $123,980. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean firefighters salary in Washington is $89,200, about 40.2% above the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $43/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | $101,130 | $93,600 | 320 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $101,090 | $100,450 | 3,760 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $95,910 | $90,020 | 290 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $90,050 | $89,960 | 260 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $83,310 | $82,580 | 750 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $81,100 | $79,750 | 180 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $80,090 | $77,650 | 360 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $78,940 | $77,330 | — |