Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $75,870 | $62,011 | +22% |
| Median hourly wage | $36.48 | $29.81 | +22% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $69,035.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Firefighter in District of Columbia is $75,870, or about $36.48 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Firefighters is $62,011. District of Columbia is +22% above the national median.
Entry-level firefighters in District of Columbia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,480 firefighter jobs on record and a median salary of $75,870, District of Columbia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.