Fire Apparatus Engineer
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $5,551 to $6,856 | $66,612 to $82,272 |
| B | $5,934 to $7,342 | $71,208 to $88,104 |
Representation
CAL FIRE Local 2881 represents Bargaining Unit R08, Firefighter.
Where these jobs are
1,947 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Forestry & Fire Protection, California Department of | 1,947 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Firefighters across all California employers was $85,120 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $66,612 to $88,104 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 34 Classes not eligible for Night Shift Differential.
- Footnote R4 Range 4 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.