How much does a firefighter make in Seattle?
$101,100a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $48.60 an hour or $8,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.60
- Vs. national median
- +71%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 3,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,360Median: $101,100Highest 10%: $124,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,360 | $35.27 | |
| 25th | $91,210 | $43.85 | |
| Median | $101,100 | $48.60 | |
| 75th | $119,800 | $57.58 | |
| 90th | $124,000 | $59.62 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Bellingham, WA | $101,100 |
| Bremerton, WA | $95,910 |
| Olympia, WA | $90,050 |
| 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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Salaries for every job in Seattle, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $48.60 ($101,100 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $101,100 against $59,280 nationally, 71% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $94,520, so Seattle pays 7% more.
Where does Seattle rank for firefighter pay?
5 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,000 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.