How much does a firefighter make in District of Columbia?
$75,870a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in District of Columbia. That is $36.48 an hour or $6,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.48
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,050Median: $75,870Highest 10%: $99,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,050 | $29.35 | |
| 25th | $65,090 | $31.29 | |
| Median | $75,870 | $36.48 | |
| 75th | $92,110 | $44.28 | |
| 90th | $99,760 | $47.96 |
Cities in District of Columbia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $66,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 4. New Jersey | $84,130 |
| 5. Illinois | $78,380 |
| 6. Connecticut | $77,630 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $75,870 |
| 8. Colorado | $74,170 |
| 9. Maryland | $73,810 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $73,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in District of Columbia?
The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $36.48 ($75,870 a year).
Do firefighters make more in District of Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $75,870 against $59,280 nationally, 28% more.
Where does District of Columbia rank for firefighter pay?
District of Columbia ranks 7 of 50 states.
Which city in District of Columbia pays firefighters the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $66,980 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.