salary$87,400 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,380per year
Top pay (top 10%)$120,820per year
Jobs in the area310people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Santa Rosa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,393 a month takes 32.9% 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 Santa Rosa, CA?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area is $87,400 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $41,380 and $120,820.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Santa Rosa?
Typical rent of $2,393 a month takes 32.9% 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 Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area.