As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firefighter Engineer in Norfolk, VA is $71,370, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,373 weekly, or $5,948 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Firefighter Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Firefighter Engineer in Norfolk, VA vary widely, spanning from $60,809 to $80,810. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,842) and 75th percentile ($76,311), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,810 per year. This $10,469 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Norfolk Firefighter Engineer often earn 6.9% lower than national averages. However, Norfolk currently ranks 608 statewide for Firefighter Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Firefighter Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $60,809 Norfolk, VA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $65,842 Norfolk, VA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $71,370 Norfolk, VA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $76,311 Norfolk, VA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firefighter Engineer Salary $80,810 Norfolk, VA April 01, 2026
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    Firefighter Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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