salary$98,050 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$150,760per year
Jobs in the area7,200people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Costa Mesa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,968 a month takes 36.3% of the median firefighter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $98,050 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $58,710 and $150,760.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Costa Mesa?
Typical rent of $2,968 a month takes 36.3% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.