firefighter salary and what cities
California cities predominated among the highest-paying areas for firefighters in 2011, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The San Jose, Sunnyvale and Santa Clara, California, combined area had the highest firefighter pay among the cities, with 1,920 firefighters earning average hourly income of $38.63.
Starting salaries for firefighters in Henderson City are $31,896 and, with benefits of $26,875, to make a total annual compensation of $59,011. In 2009, the starting salary for an Oklahoma City firefighter is $40,027, while in Tulsa the starting salary is $35,790.