How much does a firefighter make in Virginia?
$58,670a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Virginia. That is $28.21 an hour or $4,889 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.21
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,310Median: $58,670Highest 10%: $77,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,310 | $18.42 | |
| 25th | $46,200 | $22.21 | |
| Median | $58,670 | $28.21 | |
| 75th | $70,530 | $33.91 | |
| 90th | $77,310 | $37.17 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $66,980 |
| Richmond, VA | $60,790 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 19. Montana | $59,310 |
| 20. Arizona | $59,280 |
| 21. Alaska | $58,830 |
| 22. Virginia | $58,670 |
| 23. Florida | $58,550 |
| 24. Wyoming | $58,090 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $56,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $28.21 ($58,670 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $58,670 against $59,280 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Virginia rank for firefighter pay?
Virginia ranks 22 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays firefighters the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $66,980 a year.
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.