Firefighters Salary in Virginia
Firefighters in Virginia earn a median of $58,670 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,160
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,310; the top 10% earn over $77,310. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Forest and Conservation Workers$54,560 median in Virginia
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$36,980 median in Virginia
- Aircraft Service Attendants$39,210 median in Virginia
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$61,970 median in Virginia
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$87,610 median in Virginia
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$47,120 median in Virginia
Firefighters pay in Virginia
How much do firefighters make in Virginia?
The median is $58,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,310 and the top 10% earn over $77,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 50 (−1% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.