Firefighters
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $31,600.00 | $57,120.00 | $75,320.00 |
| Virginia | $38,030.00 | $54,170.00 | $67,560.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $45,650.00 | $59,540.00 | $69,520.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $39,700.00 | $48,500.00 | $55,570.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $42,770.00 | $61,380.00 | $68,830.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $36,220.00 | $48,160.00 | $49,020.00 |
| Crater Area | $40,970.00 | $53,860.00 | $60,780.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $47,690.00 | $57,970.00 | $66,220.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $25,350.00 | $32,610.00 | $40,130.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $50,030.00 | $64,240.00 | $74,060.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $29,420.00 | $47,790.00 | $54,060.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $30,570.00 | $39,510.00 | $48,280.00 |
| South Central | $26,390.00 | $42,990.00 | $47,350.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $25,580.00 | $31,660.00 | $39,450.00 |
| West Piedmont | $31,530.00 | $39,280.00 | $47,950.00 |
| Western Virginia | $32,840.00 | $41,430.00 | $47,510.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
