SOC 33-1021 · May 2025 · United States
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers across the United States is $93,530 per year, measured over 99,140 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $133,210.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 176.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $133,210 and Mississippi pays $48,250.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $133,210 | 2,210 | |
| 2 | New York | $132,520 | 4,100 | |
| 3 | Washington | $129,350 | 3,350 | |
| 4 | California | $127,630 | 8,170 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $126,560 | 380 | |
| 6 | Illinois | $123,500 | 3,240 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $120,530 | 2,380 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $102,580 | 1,900 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $101,050 | 1,340 | |
| 10 | Utah | $100,380 | 770 |
States with the most First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 9,540 | $98,560 | |
| 2 | Texas | 8,660 | $81,710 | |
| 3 | California | 8,170 | $127,630 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 5,050 | $59,560 | |
| 5 | New York | 4,100 | $132,520 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 3,960 | $84,490 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 3,730 | $67,200 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 3,370 | $96,600 | |
| 9 | Washington | 3,350 | $129,350 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 3,300 | $97,780 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakersfield | $632,190 | 340 |
| 2 | San Jose | $171,740 | 210 |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $169,350 | 2,410 |
| 4 | Sacramento | $160,450 | 700 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $159,570 | 810 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $140,830 | 80 |
| 7 | Bellingham | $137,720 | 130 |
| 8 | Bremerton | $135,050 | 130 |
| 9 | Seattle | $134,830 | 1,680 |
| 10 | Vallejo | $133,280 | 120 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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