How much does a firefighter make in Richmond?
$60,790a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $29.23 an hour or $5,066 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.23
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 2,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,940Median: $60,790Highest 10%: $77,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,940 | $18.72 | |
| 25th | $50,170 | $24.12 | |
| Median | $60,790 | $29.23 | |
| 75th | $76,540 | $36.80 | |
| 90th | $77,310 | $37.17 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Washington, DC | $66,980 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $56,940 |
| Staunton, VA | $49,410 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $46,860 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $45,450 |
| Kingsport, TN | $44,110 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $43,900 |
| Roanoke, VA | $39,310 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $38,380 |
Related jobs in Richmond
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $29.23 ($60,790 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $60,790 against $59,280 nationally, 3% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $58,670, so Richmond pays 4% more.
Where does Richmond rank for firefighter pay?
121 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,310 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.