What are the main factors that influence a Firefighter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Firefighter?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Firefighter roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Firefighter's salary?

A Firefighter's salary grows with experience: starting around $60,255 for beginners, reaching about $64,239 at mid-level, and approach $64,722 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Firefighter?

Firefighter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Firefighter roles are District of Columbia $69,035, California $68,773, Massachusetts $67,857. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Firefighter roles make?

Salaries for Firefighter level roles vary by specialization: Firefighter Engineer: $76,071; Firefighter Trainee: $64,660; Industrial Firefighter: $63,547; Volunteer Firefighter: $62,498; Probationary Firefighter: $61,544.

Firefighter Salary in Virginia

How much does a Firefighter make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Firefighter in Virginia is $62,788 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Firefighter's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,093
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,920 to $69,752
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,578

10% $51,578

50% (Median) $62,788

90% $76,093

Firefighter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,752	$5,813	$1,341	$34
Average	$62,788	$5,232	$1,207	$30
25th Percentile	$56,920	$4,743	$1,095	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Firefighter Salaries

A Firefighter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Firefighter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Firefighter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,255
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,530
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,239
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,529
Expert (over 8 years): $64,722

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Firefighter	less than 1 year	$60,255
Early Career Level Firefighter	1-2 years	$61,530
Mid-Level Level Firefighter	2-4 years	$64,239
Senior-Level Level Firefighter	5-8 years	$64,529
Expert Level Firefighter	over 8 years	$64,722

How Do Firefighter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Firefighters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,035.
California: $68,773.
Massachusetts: $67,857.

District of Columbia $69,035 California $68,773 Massachusetts $67,857 Washington $67,608 New Jersey $67,583 Alaska $67,495 Connecticut $66,635 New York $66,286

Hawaii $65,170 Rhode Island $64,646 Maryland $64,290 Minnesota $63,804 Colorado $63,617 Illinois $63,555 Oregon $63,318 Delaware $63,143

New Hampshire $63,033 Virginia $62,788 Pennsylvania $62,071 Nevada $61,709 North Dakota $61,591 Michigan $61,404 Wisconsin $61,335 Vermont $61,198

Texas $60,817 Maine $60,793 Arizona $60,755 Ohio $60,711 Georgia $60,138 Indiana $59,851 Wyoming $59,795 Utah $59,708

Iowa $59,670 Kansas $59,371 Louisiana $59,284 North Carolina $59,252 Missouri $59,240 Florida $58,997 Montana $58,866 Nebraska $58,741

Kentucky $58,673 South Carolina $58,423 Tennessee $58,267 Idaho $58,205 New Mexico $57,750 Oklahoma $57,650 Alabama $57,282 South Dakota $56,665

Arkansas $56,328 West Virginia $56,147 Mississippi $55,605

Top Paying Cities for Firefighter

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $57,744
Lambsburg: $57,866
Laurel Fork: $57,931

Ivanhoe, VA $57,744

Lambsburg, VA $57,866

Laurel Fork, VA $57,931

Marion, VA $57,442

Max Meadows, VA $57,835

Meadowview, VA $56,925

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $57,386

Rocky Gap, VA $57,418

Ruther Glen, VA $60,568

Sealston, VA $62,135

Sharps, VA $60,302

Spotsylvania, VA $61,134

Sparta, VA $60,814

Stafford, VA $63,929

Stratford, VA $61,481

Tappahannock, VA $60,675

Thornburg, VA $61,335

Unionville, VA $60,340

Village, VA $60,599

Warsaw, VA $60,814

Weems, VA $59,620

Sandy Point, VA $60,893

White Stone, VA $59,454

Wicomico Church, VA $59,888

Woodford, VA $61,085

Zacata, VA $61,291

Winchester, VA $61,003

Bentonville, VA $60,480

Berryville, VA $61,883

Boyce, VA $61,996

Brucetown, VA $61,044

Chester Gap, VA $61,635

Clear Brook, VA $60,737

Cross Junction, VA $58,767

Fishers Hill, VA $59,612

Flint Hill, VA $61,301

Front Royal, VA $61,336

Gore, VA $59,096

Hume, VA $62,129

Huntly, VA $61,404

Strasburg, VA $59,379

Linden, VA $62,280

Markham, VA $62,267

Maurertown, VA $58,572

Middletown, VA $60,539

Millwood, VA $61,886

Rileyville, VA $59,803

Earlysville, VA $58,926

Esmont, VA $58,381

Faber, VA $58,123

Fishersville, VA $58,664

Free Union, VA $58,829

Gordonsville, VA $59,446

Greenwood, VA $58,593

Ivy, VA $58,951

Keene, VA $58,617

Keswick, VA $59,068

Locust Dale, VA $59,712

Lovingston, VA $57,499

Lyndhurst, VA $57,932

Montpelier Station, VA $59,460

Nellysford, VA $58,000

North Garden, VA $58,560

Orange, VA $60,042

Palmyra, VA $59,093

Piney River, VA $57,232

Quinque, VA $59,077

Roseland, VA $57,452

Ruckersville, VA $59,052

Schuyler, VA $58,176

Shipman, VA $57,490

Somerset, VA $59,463

Stanardsville, VA $58,880

Troy, VA $59,158

Tyro, VA $57,608

Waynesboro, VA $58,753

White Hall, VA $58,858

Woodberry Forest, VA $59,693

Achilles, VA $58,785

Amelia Court House, VA $59,877

Ark, VA $59,160

Arvonia, VA $58,635

Ashland, VA $60,460

Aylett, VA $60,488

Barhamsville, VA $59,617

Beaumont, VA $59,863

Beaverdam, VA $60,454

Bena, VA $58,769

Bohannon, VA $59,009

Bremo Bluff, VA $59,016

Bruington, VA $60,367

Bumpass, VA $60,363

Cardinal, VA $59,035

Cartersville, VA $59,504

Charles City, VA $59,990

Christchurch, VA $59,501

Church View, VA $59,638

Cobbs Creek, VA $59,199

Columbia, VA $59,349

Crozier, VA $60,262

Cumberland, VA $59,019

Deltaville, VA $59,248

Diggs, VA $59,032

Redwood, VA $57,450

Rich Creek, VA $57,646

Ridgeway, VA $58,048

Riner, VA $57,641

Ripplemead, VA $57,490

Rocky Mount, VA $57,502

Salem, VA $57,222

Sandy Level, VA $57,625

Shawsville, VA $57,398

Spencer, VA $58,034

Staffordsville, VA $57,745

Stanleytown, VA $58,143

Stuart, VA $58,019

Thaxton, VA $57,330

Troutville, VA $57,308

Union Hall, VA $57,512

Vesta, VA $57,945

Villamont, VA $57,301

Vinton, VA $57,194

Wirtz, VA $57,335

Woolwine, VA $57,904

Bristol, VA $55,783

Abingdon, VA $56,610

Andover, VA $56,442

Appalachia, VA $56,442

Bee, VA $57,139

Ben Hur, VA $56,675

Big Stone Gap, VA $55,938

Birchleaf, VA $57,195

Blackwater, VA $56,008

Castlewood, VA $56,172

Cleveland, VA $56,854

Clinchco, VA $57,145

Clintwood, VA $57,080

Coeburn, VA $56,536

Damascus, VA $57,054

Dante, VA $56,857

Davenport, VA $57,250

Dryden, VA $56,122

Duffield, VA $55,647

Dungannon, VA $55,849

East Stone Gap, VA $56,056

Ewing, VA $57,392

Fort Blackmore, VA $55,492

Gate City, VA $55,113

Haysi, VA $57,472

Hiltons, VA $55,243

Honaker, VA $57,171

Jonesville, VA $56,814

Keokee, VA $56,288

Lebanon, VA $56,633

Mc Clure, VA $56,868

Mendota, VA $55,800

Nickelsville, VA $55,566

Nora, VA $56,718

Norton, VA $56,502

Pennington Gap, VA $56,274

Pound, VA $56,736

Rosedale, VA $57,108

Rose Hill, VA $57,291

Saint Charles, VA $56,604

Saint Paul, VA $56,530

Weber City, VA $54,945

Whitetop, VA $57,277

Wise, VA $56,654

Pulaski, VA $57,892

Atkins, VA $57,403

Austinville, VA $57,867

Barren Springs, VA $57,916

Bastian, VA $57,411

Bland, VA $57,546

Broadford, VA $57,351

Cana, VA $57,956

Ceres, VA $57,356

Chilhowie, VA $57,337

Cripple Creek, VA $57,596

Crockett, VA $57,583

Draper, VA $57,844

Dugspur, VA $57,886

Elk Creek, VA $57,556

Emory, VA $57,175

Fancy Gap, VA $57,906

Fries, VA $57,749

Galax, VA $57,843

Glade Spring, VA $57,061

Rural Retreat, VA $57,510

Saltville, VA $57,362

Speedwell, VA $57,547

Sugar Grove, VA $57,417

Tannersville, VA $57,317

Troutdale, VA $57,376

Willis, VA $57,856

Woodlawn, VA $57,879

Wytheville, VA $57,716

Staunton, VA $58,682

Augusta Springs, VA $58,434

Bacova, VA $58,159

Blue Grass, VA $58,182

Brownsburg, VA $57,835

Buena Vista, VA $57,361

Churchville, VA $58,845

Clifton Forge, VA $57,963

Covington, VA $57,649

Craigsville, VA $58,440

Crimora, VA $58,906

Deerfield, VA $58,486

Doe Hill, VA $58,436

Fairfield, VA $57,750

Fort Defiance, VA $58,949

Glen Wilton, VA $57,743

Goshen, VA $58,189

Greenville, VA $58,153

Grottoes, VA $58,960

Head Waters, VA $58,533

Hot Springs, VA $57,997

Iron Gate, VA $58,062

Lexington, VA $57,851

Low Moor, VA $57,927

Mc Dowell, VA $58,459

Middlebrook, VA $58,167

Millboro, VA $58,212

Mint Spring, VA $58,459

Montebello, VA $57,637

Monterey, VA $58,291

Mount Sidney, VA $58,975

Mustoe, VA $58,388

New Hope, VA $58,941

Port Republic, VA $58,928

Raphine, VA $57,905

Rockbridge Baths, VA $57,962

Selma, VA $57,984

Steeles Tavern, VA $58,024

Stuarts Draft, VA $58,241

Swoope, VA $58,578

Verona, VA $58,976

Vesuvius, VA $57,507

Warm Springs, VA $58,178

West Augusta, VA $58,613

Weyers Cave, VA $58,989

Williamsville, VA $58,492

Lynchburg, VA $56,503

Altavista, VA $57,039

Alton, VA $58,285

Amherst, VA $56,887

Appomattox, VA $56,989

Bedford, VA $57,337

Big Island, VA $57,023

Blairs, VA $58,272

Brookneal, VA $57,265

Buffalo Junction, VA $58,470

Callands, VA $57,990

Chatham, VA $58,037

Clifford, VA $56,974

Clover, VA $58,143

Cluster Springs, VA $58,467

Coleman Falls, VA $56,737

Concord, VA $56,581

Crystal Hill, VA $58,053

Danville, VA $58,318

Hillsville, VA $57,956

Carson, VA $60,188

Hiwassee, VA $57,765

Independence, VA $57,565

Annandale, VA $68,493

Burke, VA $67,851

Dumfries, VA $65,865

Dunn Loring, VA $68,581

Fairfax, VA $67,556

Fairfax Station, VA $67,373

Falls Church, VA $68,641

Fort Belvoir, VA $67,811

Great Falls, VA $67,559

Greenway, VA $68,639

Lorton, VA $67,428

Merrifield, VA $68,423

Mc Lean, VA $68,633

West Mclean, VA $68,639

Mount Vernon, VA $68,065

Newington, VA $67,909

Dry Fork, VA $58,159

Brooke, VA $63,465

Evington, VA $56,816

Forest, VA $56,705

Gladstone, VA $57,038

Gladys, VA $57,040

Glasgow, VA $57,404

Goode, VA $56,893

Gretna, VA $57,624

Halifax, VA $58,269

Howardsville, VA $58,175

Hurt, VA $57,301

Java, VA $57,970

Ararat, VA $57,941

Axton, VA $58,120

Bassett, VA $58,078

Belspring, VA $57,777

Bent Mountain, VA $57,287

Blacksburg, VA $57,504

Blue Ridge, VA $57,267

Boones Mill, VA $57,246

Buchanan, VA $57,460

Callaway, VA $57,396

Christiansburg, VA $57,510

Cascade, VA $58,070

Catawba, VA $57,363

Check, VA $57,485

Claudville, VA $57,907

Cloverdale, VA $57,161

Collinsville, VA $58,271

Copper Hill, VA $57,409

Critz, VA $58,000

Daleville, VA $57,219

Dublin, VA $57,807

Eagle Rock, VA $57,626

Eggleston, VA $57,691

Elliston, VA $57,350

Ferrum, VA $57,717

Fieldale, VA $58,188

Fincastle, VA $57,397

Floyd, VA $57,721

Glade Hill, VA $57,464

Glen Lyn, VA $57,507

Goodview, VA $57,261

Hardy, VA $57,237

Henry, VA $57,803

Huddleston, VA $57,450

Keeling, VA $58,214

Chester, VA $60,471

Chesterfield, VA $60,435

Church Road, VA $60,236

Colonial Heights, VA $60,496

Courtland, VA $59,042

Dendron, VA $59,219

Dewitt, VA $60,043

Dinwiddie, VA $60,207

Disputanta, VA $60,256

Dolphin, VA $59,383

Drewryville, VA $58,913

Ebony, VA $58,507

Elberon, VA $58,976

Emporia, VA $59,046

Ford, VA $60,096

Franklin, VA $58,861

Freeman, VA $59,370

Gasburg, VA $58,633

Hopewell, VA $60,372

Ivor, VA $58,956

Jarratt, VA $59,556

Lawrenceville, VA $59,163

Mc Kenney, VA $59,886

Meredithville, VA $59,078

Newsoms, VA $58,666

Prince George, VA $60,428

Rawlings, VA $59,655

Sedley, VA $59,122

Skippers, VA $58,810

Spring Grove, VA $59,540

Stony Creek, VA $59,883

Surry, VA $58,831

Sussex, VA $59,748

Sutherland, VA $60,378

Valentines, VA $58,688

Wakefield, VA $59,197

Warfield, VA $59,704

Waverly, VA $59,663

White Plains, VA $58,655

Wilsons, VA $59,918

Yale, VA $59,506

Zuni, VA $58,933

Claremont, VA $59,620

Farmville, VA $58,502

Baskerville, VA $58,406

Indian Valley, VA $57,805

Mc Coy, VA $57,680

Martinsville, VA $58,175

Meadows Of Dan, VA $57,960

Moneta, VA $57,356

Montvale, VA $57,355

Narrows, VA $57,681

Newbern, VA $57,731

New Castle, VA $57,401

Newport, VA $57,532

New River, VA $57,890

Oriskany, VA $57,512

Paint Bank, VA $57,422

Parrott, VA $57,707

Patrick Springs, VA $58,066

Pearisburg, VA $57,738

Pembroke, VA $57,737

Penhook, VA $57,655

Pilot, VA $57,530

Pittsville, VA $57,626

Radford, VA $57,825

Long Island, VA $57,256

Lowry, VA $57,001

Lynch Station, VA $57,262

Madison Heights, VA $56,504

Monroe, VA $56,786

Naruna, VA $57,083

Nathalie, VA $57,773

Natural Bridge, VA $57,586

Natural Bridge Station, VA $57,338

Nelson, VA $58,556

Norwood, VA $57,257

Ringgold, VA $58,235

Rustburg, VA $56,634

Scottsburg, VA $58,348

Scottsville, VA $58,663

South Boston, VA $58,399

Spout Spring, VA $56,738

Sutherlin, VA $58,240

Sweet Briar, VA $56,671

Vernon Hill, VA $58,171

Virgilina, VA $58,417

Wingina, VA $57,596

Amonate, VA $57,469

Bandy, VA $57,343

Big Rock, VA $57,654

Bishop, VA $57,348

Bluefield, VA $57,525

Boissevain, VA $57,384

Breaks, VA $57,560

Burkes Garden, VA $57,407

Cedar Bluff, VA $57,491

Doran, VA $57,727

Falls Mills, VA $57,384

Grundy, VA $57,751

Horsepen, VA $57,371

Hurley, VA $57,454

Jewell Ridge, VA $57,491

Keen Mountain, VA $57,715

Mavisdale, VA $57,497

Maxie, VA $57,666

North Tazewell, VA $57,482

Oakwood, VA $57,748

Pilgrims Knob, VA $57,591

Pocahontas, VA $57,403

Pounding Mill, VA $57,571

Raven, VA $57,700

Red Ash, VA $57,754

Richlands, VA $57,720

Rowe, VA $57,518

Shortt Gap, VA $57,646

Swords Creek, VA $57,501

Tazewell, VA $57,392

Vansant, VA $57,502

Whitewood, VA $57,509

Wolford, VA $57,519

Boydton, VA $58,531

Bracey, VA $58,681

Brodnax, VA $58,907

Buckingham, VA $57,876

Burkeville, VA $58,771

Charlotte Court House, VA $57,929

Chase City, VA $58,229

Clarksville, VA $58,635

Crewe, VA $59,146

Cullen, VA $57,757

Dillwyn, VA $58,453

Drakes Branch, VA $58,223

Dundas, VA $59,089

Evergreen, VA $57,045

Fort Mitchell, VA $58,222

Green Bay, VA $58,447

Hampden Sydney, VA $58,590

Kenbridge, VA $58,773

Keysville, VA $58,217

La Crosse, VA $58,591

Lunenburg, VA $58,328

Meherrin, VA $58,334

Nottoway, VA $59,055

Pamplin, VA $57,563

Phenix, VA $57,303

Prospect, VA $57,925

Randolph, VA $58,023

Red House, VA $57,136

Red Oak, VA $58,304

Rice, VA $58,846

Saxe, VA $58,178

Skipwith, VA $58,345

South Hill, VA $58,569

Victoria, VA $58,534

Wylliesburg, VA $58,252

Roanoke, VA $57,120

Wachapreague, VA $59,310

Wardtown, VA $59,194

Wattsville, VA $59,365

Willis Wharf, VA $59,292

Windsor, VA $58,787

Withams, VA $59,319

Norfolk, VA $58,486

Newport News, VA $58,616

Fort Eustis, VA $58,640

Hampton, VA $58,653

Fort Monroe, VA $58,620

Poquoson, VA $58,633

Yorktown, VA $58,703

Lackey, VA $58,726

Seaford, VA $58,655

Portsmouth, VA $58,502

Fort Lee, VA $60,493

Petersburg, VA $60,493

Virginia State University, VA $60,493

Alberta, VA $59,298

Ammon, VA $60,092

Blackstone, VA $59,584

Boykins, VA $58,736

Branchville, VA $58,597

Capron, VA $59,025

Round Hill, VA $63,420

Catharpin, VA $65,796

Delaplane, VA $62,757

Ashburn, VA $66,069

Chantilly, VA $66,764

Gainesville, VA $65,261

Hamilton, VA $64,275

Lincoln, VA $64,212

Sterling, VA $66,872

Haymarket, VA $65,198

Herndon, VA $67,119

Leesburg, VA $65,031

Lovettsville, VA $63,590

Nokesville, VA $65,341

Upperville, VA $62,964

Warrenton, VA $63,193

Reston, VA $67,505

Waterford, VA $64,169

The Plains, VA $64,350

Doswell, VA $60,480

Dutton, VA $59,187

Fork Union, VA $59,197

Foster, VA $58,996

Glen Allen, VA $60,617

Gloucester, VA $59,124

Gloucester Point, VA $58,766

Goochland, VA $59,955

Grimstead, VA $59,145

Gum Spring, VA $59,955

Gwynn, VA $59,144

Hadensville, VA $59,862

Hallieford, VA $59,126

Hanover, VA $60,492

Hardyville, VA $59,302

Hartfield, VA $59,323

Hayes, VA $58,804

Henrico, VA $60,662

Hudgins, VA $59,098

Jamaica, VA $59,837

Jamestown, VA $58,938

Jetersville, VA $59,190

Kents Store, VA $59,330

King And Queen Court House, VA $59,927

King William, VA $60,238

Lanexa, VA $59,834

Lightfoot, VA $59,227

Little Plymouth, VA $59,852

Locust Hill, VA $59,501

Louisa, VA $59,945

Macon, VA $60,014

Maidens, VA $60,184

Manakin Sabot, VA $60,381

Mannboro, VA $59,988

Manquin, VA $60,413

Maryus, VA $58,774

Mascot, VA $59,676

Mathews, VA $59,031

Burgess, VA $60,054

Accomac, VA $59,263

Assawoman, VA $59,287

Atlantic, VA $59,367

Battery Park, VA $58,625

Belle Haven, VA $59,229

Birdsnest, VA $59,117

Bloxom, VA $59,354

Cape Charles, VA $59,036

Capeville, VA $59,048

Carrollton, VA $58,618

Carrsville, VA $58,885

Cheriton, VA $59,042

Chesapeake, VA $58,640

Chincoteague Island, VA $59,405

Wallops Island, VA $59,361

Craddockville, VA $59,238

Davis Wharf, VA $59,226

Eastville, VA $59,064

Exmore, VA $59,203

Franktown, VA $59,137

Greenbackville, VA $59,539

Greenbush, VA $59,369

Hacksneck, VA $59,204

Hallwood, VA $59,338

Harborton, VA $59,350

Horntown, VA $59,439

Oak Hall, VA $59,317

Isle Of Wight, VA $58,749

Jamesville, VA $59,171

Jenkins Bridge, VA $59,347

Keller, VA $59,276

Locustville, VA $59,274

Machipongo, VA $59,108

Mappsville, VA $59,325

Marionville, VA $59,107

Mears, VA $59,294

Melfa, VA $59,284

Modest Town, VA $59,437

Nassawadox, VA $59,169

Nelsonia, VA $59,441

New Church, VA $59,420

Onancock, VA $59,333

Onley, VA $59,268

Oyster, VA $59,055

Painter, VA $59,240

Parksley, VA $59,366

Pungoteague, VA $59,265

Quinby, VA $59,109

Rescue, VA $58,621

Sanford, VA $59,430

Saxis, VA $59,439

Seaview, VA $59,043

Smithfield, VA $58,685

Suffolk, VA $58,658

Tangier, VA $59,586

Tasley, VA $59,395

Temperanceville, VA $59,338

Townsend, VA $59,055

Virginia Beach, VA $59,421

Dulles, VA $67,523

Aldie, VA $65,392

Amissville, VA $62,210

Arcola, VA $66,047

Manassas, VA $66,156

Marshall, VA $63,123

Middleburg, VA $64,284

Catlett, VA $64,585

Centreville, VA $66,423

Clifton, VA $66,983

Orlean, VA $62,555

Paeonian Springs, VA $64,583

Paris, VA $62,555

Philomont, VA $64,093

Purcellville, VA $63,618

Bluemont, VA $62,767

Bristow, VA $65,643

Broad Run, VA $64,475

Calverton, VA $64,328

Casanova, VA $64,436

Rectortown, VA $63,045

Mechanicsville, VA $60,539

Midlothian, VA $60,448

Millers Tavern, VA $60,533

Mineral, VA $60,315

Moon, VA $59,057

Moseley, VA $60,246

New Canton, VA $58,941

New Kent, VA $60,208

New Point, VA $58,908

Newtown, VA $60,718

Norge, VA $59,315

North, VA $59,108

Oilville, VA $60,261

Onemo, VA $58,982

Ordinary, VA $58,854

Port Haywood, VA $58,900

Powhatan, VA $60,061

Providence Forge, VA $60,105

Quinton, VA $60,413

Rockville, VA $60,329

Ruthville, VA $59,981

Saint Stephens Church, VA $60,525

Saluda, VA $59,524

Sandston, VA $60,553

Sandy Hook, VA $59,943

Schley, VA $58,994

Severn, VA $58,805

Shacklefords, VA $59,555

State Farm, VA $60,213

Stevensville, VA $60,069

Studley, VA $60,535

Susan, VA $58,923

Toano, VA $59,501

Topping, VA $59,448

Trevilians, VA $59,908

Richmond, VA $60,678

Urbanna, VA $59,731

Wake, VA $59,358

Walkerton, VA $60,155

Ware Neck, VA $59,017

Water View, VA $59,718

West Point, VA $59,923

White Marsh, VA $58,919

Wicomico, VA $58,815

Williamsburg, VA $58,917

Woods Cross Roads, VA $59,131

Montpelier, VA $60,238

Oakton, VA $67,713

Occoquan, VA $67,214

Quantico, VA $64,980

Springfield, VA $68,315

Triangle, VA $65,450

Vienna, VA $68,315

Woodbridge, VA $66,728

Arlington, VA $68,659

Fort Myer, VA $68,660

Mattaponi, VA $59,700

Dhs, VA $68,659

Fort Valley, VA $59,358

Star Tannery, VA $58,778

Stephens City, VA $61,026

Stephenson, VA $61,066

Toms Brook, VA $59,325

White Post, VA $61,551

Woodstock, VA $58,835

Culpeper, VA $60,778

Aroda, VA $59,290

Banco, VA $59,491

Bealeton, VA $62,924

Boston, VA $60,617

Brandy Station, VA $61,844

Brightwood, VA $59,793

Castleton, VA $61,284

Elkwood, VA $61,763

Etlan, VA $59,655

Goldvein, VA $63,202

Graves Mill, VA $59,209

Haywood, VA $59,777

Hood, VA $58,836

Jeffersonton, VA $62,533

Leon, VA $60,046

Lignum, VA $61,406

Madison, VA $59,204

Midland, VA $63,550

Mitchells, VA $60,294

Oakpark, VA $59,579

Pratts, VA $59,197

Radiant, VA $59,416

Rapidan, VA $59,953

Remington, VA $62,424

Reva, VA $60,112

Richardsville, VA $61,919

Rixeyville, VA $61,758

Rochelle, VA $59,179

Somerville, VA $63,672

Sperryville, VA $60,053

Stevensburg, VA $61,529

Sumerduck, VA $62,440

Syria, VA $58,980

Viewtown, VA $61,799

Washington, VA $61,107

Wolftown, VA $58,840

Woodville, VA $60,646

Harrisonburg, VA $59,080

Basye, VA $58,608

Bergton, VA $58,428

Bridgewater, VA $58,970

Broadway, VA $58,788

Criders, VA $58,532

Dayton, VA $58,768

Edinburg, VA $58,708

Elkton, VA $58,885

Alexandria, VA $68,651

Fredericksburg, VA $62,204

Bowling Green, VA $60,996

Burr Hill, VA $61,004

Callao, VA $60,653

Caret, VA $61,376

Center Cross, VA $60,332

Champlain, VA $61,236

Coles Point, VA $61,465

Colonial Beach, VA $61,811

Corbin, VA $61,429

Dahlgren, VA $63,838

Dogue, VA $61,770

Dunnsville, VA $60,549

Edwardsville, VA $60,132

Farnham, VA $60,310

Garrisonville, VA $64,362

Hague, VA $61,021

Hartwood, VA $62,383

Haynesville, VA $60,970

Heathsville, VA $60,076

Hustle, VA $61,273

Irvington, VA $59,595

Jersey, VA $61,854

Kilmarnock, VA $59,645

King George, VA $62,820

Kinsale, VA $60,903

Ladysmith, VA $60,644

Lancaster, VA $59,791

Laneview, VA $59,936

Lively, VA $59,847

Locust Grove, VA $61,021

Loretto, VA $61,284

Lottsburg, VA $60,539

Merry Point, VA $59,698

Milford, VA $60,772

Mollusk, VA $59,719

Montross, VA $61,420

Morattico, VA $60,029

Mount Holly, VA $61,215

Ninde, VA $62,959

Nuttsville, VA $59,970

Oldhams, VA $60,854

Ophelia, VA $60,086

Partlow, VA $61,170

Port Royal, VA $61,268

Rappahannock Academy, VA $61,280

Reedville, VA $60,041

Rhoadesville, VA $60,446

Rollins Fork, VA $61,808

Fulks Run, VA $58,641

Hinton, VA $58,587

Keezletown, VA $58,873

Lacey Spring, VA $58,902

Linville, VA $58,871

Luray, VA $59,060

Mc Gaheysville, VA $58,941

Mount Crawford, VA $58,943

Mount Jackson, VA $58,750

Mount Solon, VA $58,758

New Market, VA $58,886

Orkney Springs, VA $58,623

Penn Laird, VA $58,967

Quicksburg, VA $58,808

Pleasant Valley, VA $58,935

Shenandoah, VA $58,906

Singers Glen, VA $58,868

Stanley, VA $58,911

Timberville, VA $58,896

Charlottesville, VA $59,001

Afton, VA $58,348

Arrington, VA $57,187

Barboursville, VA $59,231

Batesville, VA $58,861

Covesville, VA $58,353

Crozet, VA $58,889

Dyke, VA $58,860

Ruby, VA $64,054

Firefighter Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Firefighter roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Firefighter positions in Software & Networking or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Firefighter as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Firefighter

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$87,903	$42.0	40%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$69,067	$33.0	10%

Firefighter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Firefighter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$56,920

Average $62,788/year

$69,752

$4,743

Average $5,232/month

$5,813

$1,095

Average $1,207/week

$1,341

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,752	$5,813	$1,341	$34
Average	$62,788	$5,232	$1,207	$30
25th Percentile	$56,920	$4,743	$1,095	$27

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