What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Fire Rescue?

We've identified 10 cities in California where Fire Rescue jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Montecito (40.6% above average), followed by Citrus Heights and Corona. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Montecito $146,455 $12,204 $2,816 $70.41 Citrus Heights $136,725 $11,393 $2,629 $65.73 Corona $131,409 $10,950 $2,527 $63.18 San Bruno $126,132 $10,511 $2,425 $60.64 San Francisco $124,235 $10,352 $2,389 $59.73 Santa Clara $123,994 $10,332 $2,384 $59.61 Sunnyvale $123,911 $10,325 $2,382 $59.57 Livermore $123,840 $10,320 $2,381 $59.54 San Jose $123,735 $10,311 $2,379 $59.49 Mammoth Lakes $122,771 $10,230 $2,360 $59.02

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Fire Rescue Salary in California

Q: How much does a Fire Rescue make in California?

The average annual pay for a fire rescue in California is $104,194 a year — that works out to approximately $50.09 an hour. That is 1.3% below the national average of $105,577. The middle 80% of Fire Rescues earn between $58,227 (10th percentile) and $153,463 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Fire Rescue Jobs in California?

We found several jobs related to Fire Rescue in California that pay more on average. Topping the list is Fdny Ems at $38,899 (37.3%) above Fire Rescue. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Fdny Ems $65,295 $5,441 $1,255 $31.39 Fire Dispatcher $55,632 $4,636 $1,069 $26.75 National Park Police $47,268 $3,939 $909 $22.73 Firefighter Hazmat Technician $45,870 $3,822 $882 $22.05 Highway Emergency Response Operator $44,036 $3,669 $846 $21.17

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Fire Rescue Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$105,577

California

$104,194

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How much does a Fire Rescue make in California?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average annual pay for a Fire Rescue in California is $104,194 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $50.09 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,003/week or $8,682/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $181,097 and as low as $30,594, the majority of Fire Rescue salaries currently range between $77,000 (25th percentile) to $122,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $153,463 annually in California. The average pay range for a Fire Rescue varies greatly (by as much as 45400), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Fire Rescue salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Fire Rescue jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Fire Rescue Jobs in California

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Fire Rescue job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Montecito, , with Citrus Heights, and Corona, close behind in the second and third positions. Corona, beats the average in California by $27,215 (26.1%), and Montecito, furthers that trend with another $42,261 (40.6%) above the $104,194 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Fire Rescue appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 17% between Montecito, and Mammoth Lakes, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Fire Rescue role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Montecito	$146,455	$12,204	$2,816	$70.41
Citrus Heights	$136,725	$11,393	$2,629	$65.73
Corona	$131,409	$10,950	$2,527	$63.18
San Bruno	$126,132	$10,511	$2,425	$60.64
San Francisco	$124,235	$10,352	$2,389	$59.73
Santa Clara	$123,994	$10,332	$2,384	$59.61
Sunnyvale	$123,911	$10,325	$2,382	$59.57
Livermore	$123,840	$10,320	$2,381	$59.54
San Jose	$123,735	$10,311	$2,379	$59.49
Mammoth Lakes	$122,771	$10,230	$2,360	$59.02

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Fire Rescue Jobs in California

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Fire Rescue job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $104194 state average for Fire Rescue jobs.

Nevertheless Fdny Ems, Fire Dispatcher, or National Park Police may still be interesting positions to explore.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Fdny Ems	$65,295	$5,441	$1,255	$31.39
Fire Dispatcher	$55,632	$4,636	$1,069	$26.75
National Park Police	$47,268	$3,939	$909	$22.73
Firefighter Hazmat Technician	$45,870	$3,822	$882	$22.05
Highway Emergency Response Operator	$44,036	$3,669	$846	$21.17

About Our Data

ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic detailing Fire Rescue salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $77,000 to $153,463 annually, with the California average at $104,194 per year or $50.09 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Fire Rescue jobs, with Montecito leading at $146,455 annually.

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