What are the main factors that influence a Forest Fire Fighter's salary?

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

How does experience change A Forest Fire Fighter's salary?

A Forest Fire Fighter's salary grows with experience: starting around $51,030 for beginners, reaching about $52,968 at mid-level, and approach $56,306 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Forest Fire Fighter?

Forest Fire Fighter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Forest Fire Fighter roles are District of Columbia $60,772, California $60,541, Massachusetts $59,734. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Forest Fire Fighter roles make?

Salaries for Forest Fire Fighter level roles vary by specialization: NR Forest Fire Response Lead: $85,591; Qualified Wildland Fire Fighter: $64,825; Fire Fighter: $63,984; Fire Fighter II: $62,749; Volunteer Fire Fighter: $62,428.

Forest Fire Fighter Salary in Virginia

How much does a Forest Fire Fighter make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Forest Fire Fighter in Virginia is $55,272 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,494
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,447 to $62,716
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,234

10% $42,234

50% (Median) $55,272

90% $69,494

Forest Fire Fighter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,716	$5,226	$1,206	$30
Average	$55,272	$4,606	$1,063	$27
25th Percentile	$48,447	$4,037	$932	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Forest Fire Fighter Salaries

A Forest Fire Fighter'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 Forest Fire Fighter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Forest Fire Fighter'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): $51,030
Early Career (1-2 years): $51,353
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,968
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,479
Expert (over 8 years): $56,306

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Forest Fire Fighter	less than 1 year	$51,030
Early Career Level Forest Fire Fighter	1-2 years	$51,353
Mid-Level Level Forest Fire Fighter	2-4 years	$52,968
Senior-Level Level Forest Fire Fighter	5-8 years	$55,479
Expert Level Forest Fire Fighter	over 8 years	$56,306

How Do Forest Fire Fighter 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 Forest Fire Fighters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,772.
California: $60,541.
Massachusetts: $59,734.

District of Columbia $60,772 California $60,541 Massachusetts $59,734 Washington $59,515 New Jersey $59,493 Alaska $59,416 Connecticut $58,659 New York $58,351

Hawaii $57,369 Rhode Island $56,908 Maryland $56,595 Minnesota $56,167 Colorado $56,002 Illinois $55,947 Oregon $55,739 Delaware $55,585

New Hampshire $55,488 Virginia $55,272 Pennsylvania $54,641 Nevada $54,322 North Dakota $54,218 Michigan $54,054 Wisconsin $53,993 Vermont $53,872

Texas $53,538 Maine $53,516 Arizona $53,483 Ohio $53,444 Georgia $52,939 Indiana $52,687 Wyoming $52,637 Utah $52,561

Iowa $52,528 Kansas $52,264 Louisiana $52,187 North Carolina $52,160 Missouri $52,149 Florida $51,935 Montana $51,820 Nebraska $51,710

Kentucky $51,649 South Carolina $51,430 Tennessee $51,293 Idaho $51,238 New Mexico $50,837 Oklahoma $50,749 Alabama $50,425 South Dakota $49,882

Arkansas $49,586 West Virginia $49,426 Mississippi $48,949

Top Paying Cities for Forest Fire Fighter

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: $50,832
Lambsburg: $50,940
Laurel Fork: $50,997

Ivanhoe, VA $50,832

Lambsburg, VA $50,940

Laurel Fork, VA $50,997

Marion, VA $50,566

Max Meadows, VA $50,912

Meadowview, VA $50,111

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $50,517

Rocky Gap, VA $50,545

Ruther Glen, VA $53,318

Sealston, VA $54,697

Sharps, VA $53,084

Spotsylvania, VA $53,816

Sparta, VA $53,534

Stafford, VA $56,277

Stratford, VA $54,122

Tappahannock, VA $53,412

Thornburg, VA $53,993

Unionville, VA $53,117

Village, VA $53,345

Warsaw, VA $53,534

Weems, VA $52,484

Sandy Point, VA $53,604

White Stone, VA $52,338

Wicomico Church, VA $52,719

Woodford, VA $53,773

Zacata, VA $53,955

Winchester, VA $53,701

Bentonville, VA $53,241

Berryville, VA $54,476

Boyce, VA $54,575

Brucetown, VA $53,737

Chester Gap, VA $54,257

Clear Brook, VA $53,467

Cross Junction, VA $51,732

Fishers Hill, VA $52,476

Flint Hill, VA $53,963

Front Royal, VA $53,994

Gore, VA $52,022

Hume, VA $54,692

Huntly, VA $54,054

Strasburg, VA $52,271

Linden, VA $54,825

Markham, VA $54,813

Maurertown, VA $51,561

Middletown, VA $53,292

Millwood, VA $54,478

Rileyville, VA $52,645

Earlysville, VA $51,873

Esmont, VA $51,393

Faber, VA $51,165

Fishersville, VA $51,642

Free Union, VA $51,787

Gordonsville, VA $52,330

Greenwood, VA $51,579

Ivy, VA $51,895

Keene, VA $51,601

Keswick, VA $51,997

Locust Dale, VA $52,564

Lovingston, VA $50,616

Lyndhurst, VA $50,998

Montpelier Station, VA $52,343

Nellysford, VA $51,057

North Garden, VA $51,550

Orange, VA $52,855

Palmyra, VA $52,020

Piney River, VA $50,381

Quinque, VA $52,005

Roseland, VA $50,575

Ruckersville, VA $51,984

Schuyler, VA $51,213

Shipman, VA $50,609

Somerset, VA $52,345

Stanardsville, VA $51,832

Troy, VA $52,077

Tyro, VA $50,712

Waynesboro, VA $51,720

White Hall, VA $51,813

Woodberry Forest, VA $52,547

Achilles, VA $51,749

Amelia Court House, VA $52,709

Ark, VA $52,078

Arvonia, VA $51,616

Ashland, VA $53,223

Aylett, VA $53,248

Barhamsville, VA $52,481

Beaumont, VA $52,697

Beaverdam, VA $53,218

Bena, VA $51,734

Bohannon, VA $51,946

Bremo Bluff, VA $51,951

Bruington, VA $53,141

Bumpass, VA $53,137

Cardinal, VA $51,969

Cartersville, VA $52,381

Charles City, VA $52,809

Christchurch, VA $52,378

Church View, VA $52,500

Cobbs Creek, VA $52,113

Columbia, VA $52,245

Crozier, VA $53,049

Cumberland, VA $51,955

Deltaville, VA $52,156

Diggs, VA $51,966

Redwood, VA $50,574

Rich Creek, VA $50,746

Ridgeway, VA $51,099

Riner, VA $50,741

Ripplemead, VA $50,609

Rocky Mount, VA $50,619

Salem, VA $50,372

Sandy Level, VA $50,727

Shawsville, VA $50,528

Spencer, VA $51,087

Staffordsville, VA $50,833

Stanleytown, VA $51,183

Stuart, VA $51,074

Thaxton, VA $50,467

Troutville, VA $50,448

Union Hall, VA $50,628

Vesta, VA $51,009

Villamont, VA $50,442

Vinton, VA $50,347

Wirtz, VA $50,472

Woolwine, VA $50,973

Bristol, VA $49,105

Abingdon, VA $49,834

Andover, VA $49,686

Appalachia, VA $49,686

Bee, VA $50,299

Ben Hur, VA $49,891

Big Stone Gap, VA $49,243

Birchleaf, VA $50,349

Blackwater, VA $49,304

Castlewood, VA $49,448

Cleveland, VA $50,048

Clinchco, VA $50,305

Clintwood, VA $50,248

Coeburn, VA $49,768

Damascus, VA $50,225

Dante, VA $50,051

Davenport, VA $50,397

Dryden, VA $49,404

Duffield, VA $48,986

Dungannon, VA $49,164

East Stone Gap, VA $49,346

Ewing, VA $50,522

Fort Blackmore, VA $48,850

Gate City, VA $48,516

Haysi, VA $50,593

Hiltons, VA $48,631

Honaker, VA $50,328

Jonesville, VA $50,013

Keokee, VA $49,550

Lebanon, VA $49,854

Mc Clure, VA $50,061

Mendota, VA $49,121

Nickelsville, VA $48,915

Nora, VA $49,929

Norton, VA $49,739

Pennington Gap, VA $49,538

Pound, VA $49,945

Rosedale, VA $50,272

Rose Hill, VA $50,434

Saint Charles, VA $49,829

Saint Paul, VA $49,763

Weber City, VA $48,368

Whitetop, VA $50,421

Wise, VA $49,872

Pulaski, VA $50,962

Atkins, VA $50,532

Austinville, VA $50,940

Barren Springs, VA $50,984

Bastian, VA $50,539

Bland, VA $50,658

Broadford, VA $50,486

Cana, VA $51,018

Ceres, VA $50,491

Chilhowie, VA $50,474

Cripple Creek, VA $50,702

Crockett, VA $50,690

Draper, VA $50,920

Dugspur, VA $50,957

Elk Creek, VA $50,666

Emory, VA $50,331

Fancy Gap, VA $50,974

Fries, VA $50,837

Galax, VA $50,919

Glade Spring, VA $50,231

Rural Retreat, VA $50,626

Saltville, VA $50,496

Speedwell, VA $50,659

Sugar Grove, VA $50,544

Tannersville, VA $50,456

Troutdale, VA $50,508

Willis, VA $50,930

Woodlawn, VA $50,951

Wytheville, VA $50,807

Staunton, VA $51,658

Augusta Springs, VA $51,439

Bacova, VA $51,198

Blue Grass, VA $51,218

Brownsburg, VA $50,912

Buena Vista, VA $50,495

Churchville, VA $51,801

Clifton Forge, VA $51,025

Covington, VA $50,748

Craigsville, VA $51,445

Crimora, VA $51,855

Deerfield, VA $51,485

Doe Hill, VA $51,441

Fairfield, VA $50,837

Fort Defiance, VA $51,893

Glen Wilton, VA $50,831

Goshen, VA $51,223

Greenville, VA $51,192

Grottoes, VA $51,902

Head Waters, VA $51,526

Hot Springs, VA $51,055

Iron Gate, VA $51,112

Lexington, VA $50,927

Low Moor, VA $50,993

Mc Dowell, VA $51,462

Middlebrook, VA $51,204

Millboro, VA $51,244

Mint Spring, VA $51,462

Montebello, VA $50,738

Monterey, VA $51,314

Mount Sidney, VA $51,916

Mustoe, VA $51,399

New Hope, VA $51,885

Port Republic, VA $51,874

Raphine, VA $50,974

Rockbridge Baths, VA $51,024

Selma, VA $51,043

Steeles Tavern, VA $51,079

Stuarts Draft, VA $51,270

Swoope, VA $51,567

Verona, VA $51,916

Vesuvius, VA $50,624

Warm Springs, VA $51,214

West Augusta, VA $51,597

Weyers Cave, VA $51,928

Williamsville, VA $51,490

Lynchburg, VA $49,739

Altavista, VA $50,211

Alton, VA $51,309

Amherst, VA $50,077

Appomattox, VA $50,167

Bedford, VA $50,474

Big Island, VA $50,197

Blairs, VA $51,296

Brookneal, VA $50,410

Buffalo Junction, VA $51,471

Callands, VA $51,048

Chatham, VA $51,090

Clifford, VA $50,154

Clover, VA $51,183

Cluster Springs, VA $51,468

Coleman Falls, VA $49,945

Concord, VA $49,808

Crystal Hill, VA $51,104

Danville, VA $51,337

Hillsville, VA $51,018

Carson, VA $52,984

Hiwassee, VA $50,851

Independence, VA $50,674

Annandale, VA $60,294

Burke, VA $59,729

Dumfries, VA $57,981

Dunn Loring, VA $60,372

Fairfax, VA $59,470

Fairfax Station, VA $59,308

Falls Church, VA $60,424

Fort Belvoir, VA $59,694

Great Falls, VA $59,472

Greenway, VA $60,423

Lorton, VA $59,357

Merrifield, VA $60,233

Mc Lean, VA $60,418

West Mclean, VA $60,423

Mount Vernon, VA $59,918

Newington, VA $59,780

Dry Fork, VA $51,197

Brooke, VA $55,868

Evington, VA $50,015

Forest, VA $49,918

Gladstone, VA $50,211

Gladys, VA $50,212

Glasgow, VA $50,533

Goode, VA $50,083

Gretna, VA $50,726

Halifax, VA $51,294

Howardsville, VA $51,211

Hurt, VA $50,442

Java, VA $51,031

Ararat, VA $51,006

Axton, VA $51,163

Bassett, VA $51,126

Belspring, VA $50,861

Bent Mountain, VA $50,429

Blacksburg, VA $50,621

Blue Ridge, VA $50,412

Boones Mill, VA $50,394

Buchanan, VA $50,582

Callaway, VA $50,525

Christiansburg, VA $50,626

Cascade, VA $51,119

Catawba, VA $50,496

Check, VA $50,604

Claudville, VA $50,975

Cloverdale, VA $50,318

Collinsville, VA $51,296

Copper Hill, VA $50,537

Critz, VA $51,057

Daleville, VA $50,370

Dublin, VA $50,888

Eagle Rock, VA $50,728

Eggleston, VA $50,785

Elliston, VA $50,485

Ferrum, VA $50,808

Fieldale, VA $51,223

Fincastle, VA $50,527

Floyd, VA $50,812

Glade Hill, VA $50,586

Glen Lyn, VA $50,624

Goodview, VA $50,407

Hardy, VA $50,386

Henry, VA $50,884

Huddleston, VA $50,573

Keeling, VA $51,245

Chester, VA $53,233

Chesterfield, VA $53,201

Church Road, VA $53,026

Colonial Heights, VA $53,255

Courtland, VA $51,975

Dendron, VA $52,131

Dewitt, VA $52,856

Dinwiddie, VA $53,000

Disputanta, VA $53,044

Dolphin, VA $52,275

Drewryville, VA $51,861

Ebony, VA $51,503

Elberon, VA $51,916

Emporia, VA $51,978

Ford, VA $52,903

Franklin, VA $51,815

Freeman, VA $52,264

Gasburg, VA $51,614

Hopewell, VA $53,145

Ivor, VA $51,899

Jarratt, VA $52,427

Lawrenceville, VA $52,081

Mc Kenney, VA $52,718

Meredithville, VA $52,006

Newsoms, VA $51,644

Prince George, VA $53,195

Rawlings, VA $52,514

Sedley, VA $52,045

Skippers, VA $51,771

Spring Grove, VA $52,413

Stony Creek, VA $52,715

Surry, VA $51,789

Sussex, VA $52,596

Sutherland, VA $53,151

Valentines, VA $51,663

Wakefield, VA $52,111

Warfield, VA $52,557

Waverly, VA $52,521

White Plains, VA $51,634

Wilsons, VA $52,746

Yale, VA $52,383

Zuni, VA $51,878

Claremont, VA $52,483

Farmville, VA $51,499

Baskerville, VA $51,415

Indian Valley, VA $50,886

Mc Coy, VA $50,776

Martinsville, VA $51,211

Meadows Of Dan, VA $51,022

Moneta, VA $50,490

Montvale, VA $50,490

Narrows, VA $50,776

Newbern, VA $50,821

New Castle, VA $50,530

Newport, VA $50,645

New River, VA $50,961

Oriskany, VA $50,628

Paint Bank, VA $50,548

Parrott, VA $50,800

Patrick Springs, VA $51,115

Pearisburg, VA $50,827

Pembroke, VA $50,826

Penhook, VA $50,754

Pilot, VA $50,644

Pittsville, VA $50,728

Radford, VA $50,903

Long Island, VA $50,402

Lowry, VA $50,178

Lynch Station, VA $50,408

Madison Heights, VA $49,740

Monroe, VA $49,989

Naruna, VA $50,250

Nathalie, VA $50,858

Natural Bridge, VA $50,693

Natural Bridge Station, VA $50,474

Nelson, VA $51,547

Norwood, VA $50,403

Ringgold, VA $51,264

Rustburg, VA $49,855

Scottsburg, VA $51,363

Scottsville, VA $51,641

South Boston, VA $51,408

Spout Spring, VA $49,947

Sutherlin, VA $51,268

Sweet Briar, VA $49,888

Vernon Hill, VA $51,208

Virgilina, VA $51,424

Wingina, VA $50,702

Amonate, VA $50,590

Bandy, VA $50,479

Big Rock, VA $50,753

Bishop, VA $50,484

Bluefield, VA $50,639

Boissevain, VA $50,515

Breaks, VA $50,670

Burkes Garden, VA $50,535

Cedar Bluff, VA $50,609

Doran, VA $50,817

Falls Mills, VA $50,515

Grundy, VA $50,838

Horsepen, VA $50,503

Hurley, VA $50,577

Jewell Ridge, VA $50,609

Keen Mountain, VA $50,807

Mavisdale, VA $50,614

Maxie, VA $50,764

North Tazewell, VA $50,602

Oakwood, VA $50,835

Pilgrims Knob, VA $50,697

Pocahontas, VA $50,532

Pounding Mill, VA $50,680

Raven, VA $50,793

Red Ash, VA $50,840

Richlands, VA $50,811

Rowe, VA $50,633

Shortt Gap, VA $50,746

Swords Creek, VA $50,618

Tazewell, VA $50,522

Vansant, VA $50,619

Whitewood, VA $50,625

Wolford, VA $50,634

Boydton, VA $51,525

Bracey, VA $51,657

Brodnax, VA $51,856

Buckingham, VA $50,948

Burkeville, VA $51,736

Charlotte Court House, VA $50,995

Chase City, VA $51,259

Clarksville, VA $51,616

Crewe, VA $52,066

Cullen, VA $50,843

Dillwyn, VA $51,456

Drakes Branch, VA $51,254

Dundas, VA $52,016

Evergreen, VA $50,216

Fort Mitchell, VA $51,253

Green Bay, VA $51,451

Hampden Sydney, VA $51,577

Kenbridge, VA $51,738

Keysville, VA $51,249

La Crosse, VA $51,578

Lunenburg, VA $51,346

Meherrin, VA $51,351

Nottoway, VA $51,986

Pamplin, VA $50,673

Phenix, VA $50,444

Prospect, VA $50,991

Randolph, VA $51,078

Red House, VA $50,296

Red Oak, VA $51,325

Rice, VA $51,802

Saxe, VA $51,214

Skipwith, VA $51,361

South Hill, VA $51,558

Victoria, VA $51,527

Wylliesburg, VA $51,279

Roanoke, VA $50,283

Wachapreague, VA $52,210

Wardtown, VA $52,109

Wattsville, VA $52,259

Willis Wharf, VA $52,195

Windsor, VA $51,750

Withams, VA $52,218

Norfolk, VA $51,485

Newport News, VA $51,600

Fort Eustis, VA $51,620

Hampton, VA $51,632

Fort Monroe, VA $51,603

Poquoson, VA $51,615

Yorktown, VA $51,676

Lackey, VA $51,697

Seaford, VA $51,634

Portsmouth, VA $51,499

Fort Lee, VA $53,252

Petersburg, VA $53,252

Virginia State University, VA $53,252

Alberta, VA $52,200

Ammon, VA $52,899

Blackstone, VA $52,452

Boykins, VA $51,705

Branchville, VA $51,582

Capron, VA $51,960

Round Hill, VA $55,829

Catharpin, VA $57,920

Delaplane, VA $55,245

Ashburn, VA $58,160

Chantilly, VA $58,772

Gainesville, VA $57,449

Hamilton, VA $56,581

Lincoln, VA $56,526

Sterling, VA $58,868

Haymarket, VA $57,394

Herndon, VA $59,085

Leesburg, VA $57,246

Lovettsville, VA $55,978

Nokesville, VA $57,520

Upperville, VA $55,427

Warrenton, VA $55,629

Reston, VA $59,424

Waterford, VA $56,488

The Plains, VA $56,647

Doswell, VA $53,241

Dutton, VA $52,102

Fork Union, VA $52,111

Foster, VA $51,934

Glen Allen, VA $53,361

Gloucester, VA $52,047

Gloucester Point, VA $51,732

Goochland, VA $52,778

Grimstead, VA $52,065

Gum Spring, VA $52,778

Gwynn, VA $52,064

Hadensville, VA $52,696

Hallieford, VA $52,049

Hanover, VA $53,251

Hardyville, VA $52,204

Hartfield, VA $52,222

Hayes, VA $51,765

Henrico, VA $53,400

Hudgins, VA $52,024

Jamaica, VA $52,674

Jamestown, VA $51,883

Jetersville, VA $52,105

Kents Store, VA $52,228

King And Queen Court House, VA $52,754

King William, VA $53,027

Lanexa, VA $52,672

Lightfoot, VA $52,138

Little Plymouth, VA $52,687

Locust Hill, VA $52,378

Louisa, VA $52,770

Macon, VA $52,830

Maidens, VA $52,980

Manakin Sabot, VA $53,153

Mannboro, VA $52,808

Manquin, VA $53,182

Maryus, VA $51,739

Mascot, VA $52,533

Mathews, VA $51,965

Burgess, VA $52,866

Accomac, VA $52,169

Assawoman, VA $52,190

Atlantic, VA $52,260

Battery Park, VA $51,607

Belle Haven, VA $52,139

Birdsnest, VA $52,041

Bloxom, VA $52,249

Cape Charles, VA $51,969

Capeville, VA $51,980

Carrollton, VA $51,601

Carrsville, VA $51,837

Cheriton, VA $51,974

Chesapeake, VA $51,620

Chincoteague Island, VA $52,294

Wallops Island, VA $52,255

Craddockville, VA $52,147

Davis Wharf, VA $52,136

Eastville, VA $51,994

Exmore, VA $52,117

Franktown, VA $52,058

Greenbackville, VA $52,412

Greenbush, VA $52,263

Hacksneck, VA $52,118

Hallwood, VA $52,235

Harborton, VA $52,246

Horntown, VA $52,324

Oak Hall, VA $52,216

Isle Of Wight, VA $51,717

Jamesville, VA $52,088

Jenkins Bridge, VA $52,243

Keller, VA $52,181

Locustville, VA $52,179

Machipongo, VA $52,033

Mappsville, VA $52,224

Marionville, VA $52,032

Mears, VA $52,197

Melfa, VA $52,187

Modest Town, VA $52,322

Nassawadox, VA $52,086

Nelsonia, VA $52,326

New Church, VA $52,307

Onancock, VA $52,231

Onley, VA $52,174

Oyster, VA $51,986

Painter, VA $52,149

Parksley, VA $52,260

Pungoteague, VA $52,171

Quinby, VA $52,034

Rescue, VA $51,604

Sanford, VA $52,316

Saxis, VA $52,324

Seaview, VA $51,975

Smithfield, VA $51,660

Suffolk, VA $51,637

Tangier, VA $52,454

Tasley, VA $52,286

Temperanceville, VA $52,235

Townsend, VA $51,986

Virginia Beach, VA $52,308

Dulles, VA $59,441

Aldie, VA $57,565

Amissville, VA $54,764

Arcola, VA $58,142

Manassas, VA $58,237

Marshall, VA $55,567

Middleburg, VA $56,589

Catlett, VA $56,854

Centreville, VA $58,472

Clifton, VA $58,965

Orlean, VA $55,067

Paeonian Springs, VA $56,852

Paris, VA $55,067

Philomont, VA $56,421

Purcellville, VA $56,003

Bluemont, VA $55,254

Bristow, VA $57,785

Broad Run, VA $56,757

Calverton, VA $56,628

Casanova, VA $56,723

Rectortown, VA $55,499

Mechanicsville, VA $53,293

Midlothian, VA $53,212

Millers Tavern, VA $53,287

Mineral, VA $53,095

Moon, VA $51,988

Moseley, VA $53,035

New Canton, VA $51,886

New Kent, VA $53,001

New Point, VA $51,857

Newtown, VA $53,450

Norge, VA $52,215

North, VA $52,033

Oilville, VA $53,047

Onemo, VA $51,922

Ordinary, VA $51,809

Port Haywood, VA $51,849

Powhatan, VA $52,872

Providence Forge, VA $52,910

Quinton, VA $53,181

Rockville, VA $53,107

Ruthville, VA $52,801

Saint Stephens Church, VA $53,280

Saluda, VA $52,399

Sandston, VA $53,305

Sandy Hook, VA $52,768

Schley, VA $51,932

Severn, VA $51,766

Shacklefords, VA $52,427

State Farm, VA $53,005

Stevensville, VA $52,879

Studley, VA $53,289

Susan, VA $51,870

Toano, VA $52,378

Topping, VA $52,332

Trevilians, VA $52,737

Richmond, VA $53,415

Urbanna, VA $52,581

Wake, VA $52,253

Walkerton, VA $52,954

Ware Neck, VA $51,953

Water View, VA $52,570

West Point, VA $52,750

White Marsh, VA $51,867

Wicomico, VA $51,775

Williamsburg, VA $51,865

Woods Cross Roads, VA $52,053

Montpelier, VA $53,028

Oakton, VA $59,608

Occoquan, VA $59,168

Quantico, VA $57,202

Springfield, VA $60,138

Triangle, VA $57,616

Vienna, VA $60,137

Woodbridge, VA $58,741

Arlington, VA $60,440

Fort Myer, VA $60,441

Mattaponi, VA $52,554

Dhs, VA $60,441

Fort Valley, VA $52,253

Star Tannery, VA $51,742

Stephens City, VA $53,721

Stephenson, VA $53,757

Toms Brook, VA $52,224

White Post, VA $54,183

Woodstock, VA $51,793

Culpeper, VA $53,503

Aroda, VA $52,193

Banco, VA $52,370

Bealeton, VA $55,392

Boston, VA $53,361

Brandy Station, VA $54,441

Brightwood, VA $52,636

Castleton, VA $53,948

Elkwood, VA $54,370

Etlan, VA $52,514

Goldvein, VA $55,636

Graves Mill, VA $52,121

Haywood, VA $52,622

Hood, VA $51,793

Jeffersonton, VA $55,048

Leon, VA $52,858

Lignum, VA $54,056

Madison, VA $52,117

Midland, VA $55,943

Mitchells, VA $53,077

Oakpark, VA $52,447

Pratts, VA $52,111

Radiant, VA $52,304

Rapidan, VA $52,776

Remington, VA $54,951

Reva, VA $52,916

Richardsville, VA $54,507

Rixeyville, VA $54,366

Rochelle, VA $52,095

Somerville, VA $56,050

Sperryville, VA $52,865

Stevensburg, VA $54,164

Sumerduck, VA $54,966

Syria, VA $51,920

Viewtown, VA $54,401

Washington, VA $53,792

Wolftown, VA $51,797

Woodville, VA $53,387

Harrisonburg, VA $52,008

Basye, VA $51,593

Bergton, VA $51,434

Bridgewater, VA $51,911

Broadway, VA $51,751

Criders, VA $51,526

Dayton, VA $51,733

Edinburg, VA $51,681

Elkton, VA $51,837

Alexandria, VA $60,434

Fredericksburg, VA $54,758

Bowling Green, VA $53,695

Burr Hill, VA $53,702

Callao, VA $53,393

Caret, VA $54,029

Center Cross, VA $53,110

Champlain, VA $53,906

Coles Point, VA $54,108

Colonial Beach, VA $54,412

Corbin, VA $54,075

Dahlgren, VA $56,196

Dogue, VA $54,376

Dunnsville, VA $53,301

Edwardsville, VA $52,934

Farnham, VA $53,091

Garrisonville, VA $56,657

Hague, VA $53,716

Hartwood, VA $54,916

Haynesville, VA $53,672

Heathsville, VA $52,885

Hustle, VA $53,938

Irvington, VA $52,461

Jersey, VA $54,450

Kilmarnock, VA $52,506

King George, VA $55,300

Kinsale, VA $53,613

Ladysmith, VA $53,385

Lancaster, VA $52,634

Laneview, VA $52,762

Lively, VA $52,683

Locust Grove, VA $53,717

Loretto, VA $53,948

Lottsburg, VA $53,293

Merry Point, VA $52,552

Milford, VA $53,497

Mollusk, VA $52,570

Montross, VA $54,068

Morattico, VA $52,844

Mount Holly, VA $53,888

Ninde, VA $55,423

Nuttsville, VA $52,792

Oldhams, VA $53,569

Ophelia, VA $52,894

Partlow, VA $53,848

Port Royal, VA $53,934

Rappahannock Academy, VA $53,945

Reedville, VA $52,854

Rhoadesville, VA $53,210

Rollins Fork, VA $54,410

Fulks Run, VA $51,622

Hinton, VA $51,574

Keezletown, VA $51,826

Lacey Spring, VA $51,851

Linville, VA $51,825

Luray, VA $51,991

Mc Gaheysville, VA $51,885

Mount Crawford, VA $51,887

Mount Jackson, VA $51,717

Mount Solon, VA $51,725

New Market, VA $51,837

Orkney Springs, VA $51,606

Penn Laird, VA $51,908

Quicksburg, VA $51,769

Pleasant Valley, VA $51,880

Shenandoah, VA $51,855

Singers Glen, VA $51,821

Stanley, VA $51,859

Timberville, VA $51,846

Charlottesville, VA $51,939

Afton, VA $51,363

Arrington, VA $50,342

Barboursville, VA $52,141

Batesville, VA $51,815

Covesville, VA $51,368

Crozet, VA $51,840

Dyke, VA $51,814

Ruby, VA $56,387

Forest Fire Fighter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Forest Fire Fighter'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.

$48,447

Average $55,272/year

$62,716

$4,037

Average $4,606/month

$5,226

$932

Average $1,063/week

$1,206

$23

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,716	$5,226	$1,206	$30
Average	$55,272	$4,606	$1,063	$27
25th Percentile	$48,447	$4,037	$932	$23

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