salary$101,090 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$124,000per year
Jobs in the area3,760people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Tacoma?
OK. Rent of $1,944 a month takes 23.1% 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 Tacoma, WA?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $101,090 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $73,360 and $124,000.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Tacoma?
Typical rent of $1,944 a month takes 23.1% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.