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Average First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker make in the United States?

The average salary for a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker in the United States is $90,740, but the range typically falls between $66,390 and $108,380. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $43.63, with a range between $31.92 and $52.1.

There are approximately 84,120 people employed as a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker in the United States. With Texas, Florida, California employing the highest number of first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers.The state with the best pay for a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker is California, with an average annual salary of $134,690, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $51,110.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$49,910$24
25th Percentile$66,390$31.92
Median$86,220$41.45
75th Percentile$108,380$52.1
90th Percentile$135,050$64.93

Average first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker salary by location

The salary of a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers are California, New York, New Jersey, Washington, Nebraska while the worst states are Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Georgia.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$35,480$71,120$106,680
Alaska$52,130$87,120$111,260
Arizona$56,410$80,850$118,510
Arkansas$39,150$65,250$84,030
California$81,560$134,690$180,670
Colorado$75,920$102,530$130,990
Connecticut$82,210$102,230$121,740
Delaware$46,100$76,030$97,910
Florida$48,410$95,890$134,990
Georgia$42,650$66,800$93,090
Idaho$46,030$77,790$126,760
Illinois$61,970$105,400$160,790
Indiana$54,610$85,320$103,110
Iowa$48,610$77,470$109,460
Kansas$47,150$75,580$109,900
Kentucky$40,590$65,670$100,450
Louisiana$34,630$57,580$82,310
Maine$48,160$68,500$92,290
Maryland$85,630$105,000$133,010
Massachusetts$77,260$101,700$140,580
Michigan$26,250$71,440$106,200
Minnesota$44,990$78,390$116,420
Mississippi$31,570$51,110$70,720
Missouri$50,390$84,200$129,010
Montana$69,140$87,170$101,030
Nebraska$70,460$96,540$124,850
Nevada$68,640$94,850$135,820
New Hampshire$48,160$81,520$107,490
New Jersey$81,740$121,770$156,400
New Mexico$38,210$67,500$90,690
New York$81,450$119,720$154,180
North Carolina$39,850$67,970$109,810
North Dakota$61,110$87,430$109,610
Ohio$52,410$83,450$117,010
Oklahoma$44,640$83,400$126,220
Oregon$70,600$92,790$125,630
Pennsylvania$65,960$93,340$122,890
Rhode Island$62,560$85,440$106,070
South Carolina$47,650$72,850$101,130
South Dakota$58,760$84,240$96,460
Tennessee$41,640$67,250$94,670
Texas$56,720$85,860$117,620
Utah$60,530$92,210$113,300
Vermont$56,000$76,350$105,220
Virginia$64,500$92,830$122,800
Washington$84,760$116,770$141,020
West Virginia$32,840$55,890$82,220
Wisconsin$50,640$83,950$117,900
Wyoming$58,040$82,550$111,030

Even between cities, the salary of a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $183,470.The city with the lowest average salary for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers is Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, LA with an average salary of $41,460.

Areas with highest average salaries for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers

  1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA - $183,470
  2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA - $153,330
  3. Vallejo-Fairfield area, CA - $153,320
  4. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA - $152,810
  5. Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade area, CA - $144,260

Areas with lowest average salaries for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers

  1. Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, LA - $41,460
  2. Jackson, MS - $43,120
  3. Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, LA - $44,470
  4. South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, AR - $46,120
  5. Hattiesburg, MS - $46,120

Employment trends for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in the United States

The number of first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers has increased by 15,120. On average, the number of first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers has been increasing by 5.5% each year. The salary of first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers has increased by $7,570. On average, the salary of first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers has been increasing by 2.3% each year.

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How first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salaries compare to other protective service occupations

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers are part of the protective service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all protective service occupations jobs here.

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