First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in the U.S. is $93,530 ($44.96 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $93,530
- Mean annual wage
- $96,930
- Median hourly wage
- $44.96
- Employment
- 99,140
99,140 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,430 | $25.69 |
| 25th percentile | $72,140 | $34.68 |
| Median (50th) | $93,530 | $44.96 |
| 75th percentile | $119,500 | $57.45 |
| 90th percentile | $140,010 | $67.31 |
Highest-paying states for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $133,210 | 2,210 |
| New York | $132,520 | 4,100 |
| Washington | $129,350 | 3,350 |
| California | $127,630 | 8,170 |
| District of Columbia | $126,560 | 380 |
| Illinois | $123,500 | 3,240 |
| Maryland | $120,530 | 2,380 |
| Colorado | $102,580 | 1,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,050 | 1,340 |
| Utah | $100,380 | 770 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $48,250 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $55,380 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $58,430 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $59,560 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $59,750 median annual wage
About this occupation
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.
Typical tasks
- Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits to handle hazardous or flammable substances.
- Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
- Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.
- Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Postsecondary certificate
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 11.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.6% |
| Associate's degree | 24.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 25.4% |
| Master's degree | 7.8% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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