Firefighters pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for firefighters is $28.21 an hour ($58,670 a year). About 11,160 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($59,280). Virginia ranks 22nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for firefighters in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.42 | $38,310 |
| 25% of workers | $22.21 | $46,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.21 | $58,670 |
| 75% of workers | $33.91 | $70,530 |
| 90% of workers | $37.17 | $77,310 |
Firefighters pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $60,790 | 2,020 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $56,940 | 2,880 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $49,410 | 80 |
| Charlottesville | $46,860 | 260 |
| Lynchburg | $45,450 | 260 |
| Harrisonburg | $43,900 | 180 |
| Roanoke | $39,310 | 540 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $38,380 | 60 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for firefighters
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 26,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,070 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $45,420 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $90,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $97,780 |
| Paramedics | $60,480 |
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