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How much does a firefighter make in Hanford?

$55,220a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area. That is $26.55 an hour or $4,602 a month.

Hourly
$26.55
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
164 of 347
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,180Median: $55,220Highest 10%: $80,170
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,180$21.72
25th$50,300$24.18
Median$55,220$26.55
75th$64,880$31.19
90th$80,170$38.54

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

San Jose, CA$152,100
San Francisco, CA$113,700
Los Angeles, CA$98,050
Vallejo, CA$95,950
Sacramento, CA$94,080
Santa Rosa, CA$87,400
Santa Maria, CA$82,250
Salinas, CA$81,070
Yuba City, CA$80,360
Napa, CA$80,260
Stockton, CA$79,540
Fresno, CA$79,160
Riverside, CA$79,160
Oxnard, CA$77,400
Modesto, CA$77,370
San Luis Obispo, CA$75,910
Bakersfield, CA$72,410
Chico, CA$71,830
San Diego, CA$70,900
Redding, CA$65,170
Visalia, CA$65,170
Santa Cruz, CA$64,980
Merced, CA$63,940
El Centro, CA$46,080
Firefighter salary in California Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Hanford

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$125,200
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$82,770
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$60,010
Security Guard$37,980
Protective Service Worker$37,370
Salaries for every job in Hanford, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Hanford?

The median hourly pay in the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area is $26.55 ($55,220 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Hanford than the national average?

No: $55,220 against $59,280 nationally, 7% less.

How does Hanford compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $85,120, so Hanford pays 35% less.

Where does Hanford rank for firefighter pay?

164 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Hanford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,170 or more.

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.