How much does a firefighter make in Yakima?
$62,120a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Yakima, WA metro area. That is $29.87 an hour or $5,177 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.87
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $62,120Highest 10%: $95,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| Median | $62,120 | $29.87 | |
| 75th | $79,240 | $38.10 | |
| 90th | $95,130 | $45.74 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Bellingham, WA | $101,100 |
| Seattle, 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 |
| Lewiston, ID | $58,920 |
Related jobs in Yakima
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Salaries for every job in Yakima, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Yakima?
The median hourly pay in the Yakima, WA metro area is $29.87 ($62,120 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Yakima than the national average?
Yes: $62,120 against $59,280 nationally, 5% more.
How does Yakima compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $94,520, so Yakima pays 34% less.
Where does Yakima rank for firefighter pay?
110 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Yakima?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,130 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.