Firefighters Salary in District of Columbia
Firefighters in District of Columbia earn a median of $75,870 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,870
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,480
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,050; the top 10% earn over $99,760. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
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Firefighters pay in District of Columbia
How much do firefighters make in District of Columbia?
The median is $75,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,050 and the top 10% earn over $99,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 50 (+28% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.