Firefighters pay range in Napa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,580 or more. The middle half of firefighters in Napa earn between $58,930 and $99,600.
- $54K10th
- $59K25th
- $80KMedian
- $100K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,450 | $6,538 | $37.72 |
| Median | $80,260 | $6,688 | $38.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,930 | $4,911 | $28.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,600 | $8,300 | $47.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Firefighters pay in Napa vs. California and the U.S.
Firefighters in Napa earn 17% less than the California average ($95,090) and 23% more than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is +35% against the U.S. median of $59,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa | $78,450 | $80,260 | $54,120 | $102,580 | n/a |
| California | $95,090 | $85,120 | $52,390 | $136,150 | 31,470 |
| United States | $63,630 | $59,280 | $34,910 | $101,040 | 345,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Firefighters salary after taxes in Napa
On the average salary of $78,450, a single filer in Napa takes home about $60,816 a year, or $5,068 a month and $2,339 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Napa a good place for firefighters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Napa area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $78,450 buys what about $69,700 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Napa ($55,210). A typical home costs $890,662, or 11.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Firefighters salary in other California cities
Napa ranks 14th of 25 California metro areas for this job; Bakersfield pays the most ($199,490).
- Bakersfield$199,490
- San Jose$134,270
- San Francisco$110,590
- Los Angeles$108,860
- Vallejo$99,530
- Sacramento$97,420
- Stockton$89,710
- Santa Maria$87,660
- Santa Rosa$86,410
- Napa$78,450
Highest-paying cities for firefighters
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($199,490).
- Bakersfield, CA$199,490
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- San Francisco, CA$110,590
- Los Angeles, CA$108,860
- Seattle, WA$100,450
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Firefighters salary in Napa: questions
How much do firefighters make an hour in Napa?
$37.72 an hour on average, and $38.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level firefighters salary in Napa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the firefighters take-home pay in Napa?
About $60,816 a year ($5,068 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,450. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do firefighters earn more in Napa than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% more than the U.S. average for this job ($63,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011; area Napa, CA (34900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
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