SOC 33-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers — Delaware
Delaware
In Delaware the median wage is $74,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Delaware the median wage is $74,670. That is 20.2% lower than the national median of $93,530. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $63,660 and $100,100. The lowest tenth earn under $50,130, while the highest tenth earn more than $100,100.
Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Delaware ranks 39th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 179th of 517 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,130 | −46.4% |
| 25th | $63,660 | −31.9% |
| Median (50th) | $74,670 | −20.2% |
| 75th | $100,100 | +7.0% |
| 90th | $100,100 | +7.0% |
| Mean | $79,810 | −14.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $74,670 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$74,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,820US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,670 a year, 20.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,130 to $100,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 39th of 50 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $74,670, or $35.90 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 Delaware is 20.2% 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 Delaware earns more than $100,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,130 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.
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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