salary$77,400 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,150per year
Jobs in the area660people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Ventura?
Expensive. Rent of $2,443 a month takes 37.9% 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 Ventura, CA?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $77,400 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $49,760 and $97,150.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Ventura?
Typical rent of $2,443 a month takes 37.9% 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.