How much does a firefighter make in Vallejo?
$95,950a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Vallejo, CA metro area. That is $46.13 an hour or $7,996 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.13
- Vs. national median
- +62%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,160Median: $95,950Highest 10%: $134,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,160 | $22.19 | |
| 25th | $81,240 | $39.06 | |
| Median | $95,950 | $46.13 | |
| 75th | $131,500 | $63.22 | |
| 90th | $134,400 | $64.60 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| San Jose, CA | $152,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $113,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,050 |
| 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 |
| Hanford, CA | $55,220 |
| El Centro, CA | $46,080 |
Related jobs in Vallejo
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Salaries for every job in Vallejo, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Vallejo?
The median hourly pay in the Vallejo, CA metro area is $46.13 ($95,950 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Vallejo than the national average?
Yes: $95,950 against $59,280 nationally, 62% more.
How does Vallejo compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $85,120, so Vallejo pays 13% more.
Where does Vallejo rank for firefighter pay?
8 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Vallejo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,400 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.