salary$83,310 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,030per year
Top pay (top 10%)$124,400per year
Jobs in the area750people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Spokane Valley?
OK. Rent of $1,720 a month takes 24.8% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Spokane Valley, WA?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area is $83,310 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $44,030 and $124,400.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Spokane Valley?
Typical rent of $1,720 a month takes 24.8% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area.