Firefighters pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for firefighters is $45.44 an hour ($94,520 a year). About 7,560 people work in this job there.
That is 59% higher than the U.S. median ($59,280). Washington ranks 2nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for firefighters in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.91 | $47,640 |
| 25% of workers | $34.76 | $72,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.44 | $94,520 |
| 75% of workers | $50.74 | $105,540 |
| 90% of workers | $59.61 | $123,980 |
Firefighters pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $101,130 | 320 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $101,090 | 3,760 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $95,910 | 290 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $90,050 | 260 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $83,310 | 750 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $81,100 | 180 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $80,090 | 360 |
| Longview-Kelso | $78,940 | 0 |
| Yakima | $62,120 | 410 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $37,770 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $102,920 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $129,350 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $52,690 |
| Paramedics | $104,310 |
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