How much does a firefighter make in Olympia?

$90,050a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $43.29 an hour or $7,504 a month.

Hourly: $43.29
Vs. national median: +52%
Rank among cities: 11 of 347
Jobs in the area: 260

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $64,350Median: $90,050Highest 10%: $115,700

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$64,350	$30.94
25th	$78,550	$37.76
Median	$90,050	$43.29
75th	$112,800	$54.25
90th	$115,700	$55.64

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Bellingham, WA	$101,100
Seattle, WA	$101,100
Bremerton, WA	$95,910
Portland, OR	$85,170
Spokane, WA	$83,310
Mount Vernon, WA	$81,100
Kennewick, WA	$80,090
Longview, WA	$78,940
Yakima, WA	$62,120
Lewiston, ID	$58,920

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Related jobs in Olympia

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$140,700
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$127,100
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$104,600
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$99,810
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$88,790
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$81,550
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$55,960
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$51,400
Protective Service Worker	$51,040
Security Guard	$43,920

Salaries for every job in Olympia, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Olympia?

The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $43.29 ($90,050 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Olympia than the national average?

Yes: $90,050 against $59,280 nationally, 52% more.

How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $94,520, so Olympia pays 5% less.

Where does Olympia rank for firefighter pay?

11 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Olympia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $64,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,700 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.