Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic)
Authorized salary ranges
| Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|
| $5,934 to $7,342 | $71,208 to $88,104 |
Representation
CAL FIRE Local 2881 represents Bargaining Unit R08, Firefighter.
Where these jobs are
216 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Forestry & Fire Protection, California Department of | 216 |
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 $71,208 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 24 Classes to be abolished when the class becomes vacant. No appointment documents effective on or after the date of State Personnel Board action are to be processed for the class.
- Footnote 34 Classes not eligible for Night Shift Differential.
- Footnote R4 Range 4 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.