SOC 33-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland, CA · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Firefighters in San Francisco-Oakland is $84,532 per year ($40.64/hr). This is 42% higher than the national median of $59,530. The middle 50% earn between $62,734 and $109,933 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $143,899.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $23.54 | $48,971 | +42.0% |
| P25 | $30.16 | $62,734 | +42.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $40.64 | $84,532 | +42.0% |
| P75 | $52.85 | $109,933 | +42.0% |
| P90 | $69.18 | $143,899 | +42.0% |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The median (P50) annual salary for Firefighters in San Francisco-Oakland is approximately $84,532, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 42% higher than the national median of $59,530.
Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) in San Francisco-Oakland earn approximately $48,971 per year. The 25th percentile is $62,734. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $143,899.
San Francisco-Oakland pays 42% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $59,530 vs $84,532 in San Francisco-Oakland. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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