SOC 33-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers — Burlington
Burlington, NC · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Burlington, NC is $56,820 per year, substantially below the national median of $93,530 — a gap of 39.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Burlington, NC is $56,820 per year, substantially below the national median of $93,530 — a gap of 39.2%. Pay ranges from under $46,000 at the tenth percentile to more than $87,930 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,300 to $66,590.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Raleigh leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 101st of 263 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,000 | −50.8% |
| 25th | $47,300 | −49.4% |
| Median (50th) | $56,820 | −39.2% |
| 75th | $66,590 | −28.8% |
| 90th | $87,930 | −6.0% |
| Mean | $60,320 | −35.5% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raleigh | $78,470 | 840 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $69,240 | 100 | |
| 3 | Charlotte | $65,960 | 1,180 | |
| 4 | Wilmington | $61,390 | 330 | |
| 5 | Durham | $59,520 | 260 | |
| 6 | Greensboro | $59,370 | 300 | |
| 7 | Greenville | $59,310 | 40 | |
| 8 | Rocky Mount | $58,870 | 70 | |
| 9 | Asheville | $58,490 | 220 | |
| 10 | Winston-Salem | $55,940 | 340 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Burlington run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $56,820 goes as far as $60,255 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,255US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,820 a year, 39.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,000 to $87,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Raleigh, at $78,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Burlington, NC?
The median annual wage is $56,820, or $27.32 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $93,530, so pay in Burlington, NC is 39.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Burlington, NC earns more than $87,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Raleigh, at $78,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Burlington, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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