Firefighter Salary in San Diego, CA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$62,842
Hourly Rate
$30.21
/hour
Jobs in Area
267
employed
Firefighter Salary Range in San Diego, CA
Annual Salary Range
$41k
10th percentile
$51k
25th
$74k
75th
$91k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $41,343 | $19.88 |
| 25th Percentile | $50,805 | $24.43 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $62,842 | $30.21 |
| 75th Percentile | $73,640 | $35.40 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $90,938 | $43.72 |
| Average (Mean) | $66,637 | $32.04 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Firefighter salary in San Diego, CA is $62,842 per year or $30.21 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How San Diego, CA Compares
vs National Average
$57,120
vs California Average
$53,273
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$44,007
Cost of living in San Diego, CA is 42.8% above the national average.
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