How much does a firefighter make in Salinas?
$81,070a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Salinas, CA metro area. That is $38.98 an hour or $6,756 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.98
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,540Median: $81,070Highest 10%: $122,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,540 | $24.78 | |
| 25th | $63,920 | $30.73 | |
| Median | $81,070 | $38.98 | |
| 75th | $95,460 | $45.89 | |
| 90th | $122,600 | $58.94 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Hanford, CA | $55,220 |
| El Centro, CA | $46,080 |
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Salaries for every job in Salinas, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Salinas?
The median hourly pay in the Salinas, CA metro area is $38.98 ($81,070 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Salinas than the national average?
Yes: $81,070 against $59,280 nationally, 37% more.
How does Salinas compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $85,120, so Salinas pays 5% less.
Where does Salinas rank for firefighter pay?
26 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Salinas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,600 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.