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Firefighters in California

(Bomberos)

Firefighters -- Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster management.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)33-2011.00
Career InterestsRS
Minimum education required(Postsecondary)
Postsecondary nondegree award
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Long OJT)
Long-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.38 (low growth)
Current number of workers in CA (2018)33,800
Projected number of workers in CA (2028)35,100
Average Annual Openings in CA (2018-2028)2,470
 
Average entry-level annual salary in CA (2019)$42,110
Average annual salary for all workers in CA (2019)$84,370
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in CA (2019)$139,110
Career ClusterLaw, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
(Ley, seguridad pública y seguridad)
Major Occupational GroupProtective Service

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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.


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