SOC 33-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers — Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $102,720 per year, 9.8% above the national median of $93,530.
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 Lake Havasu City, AZ is $102,720 per year, 9.8% above the national median of $93,530. Pay ranges from under $59,510 at the tenth percentile to more than $120,320 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $69,890 to $102,720.
Phoenix leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $103,010. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 20th of 228 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,510 | −36.4% |
| 25th | $69,890 | −25.3% |
| Median (50th) | $102,720 | +9.8% |
| 75th | $102,720 | +9.8% |
| 90th | $120,320 | +28.6% |
| Mean | $88,990 | −4.9% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $103,010 | 1,580 | |
| 2 | Yuma | $81,330 | 120 | |
| 3 | Flagstaff | $79,060 | 90 | |
| 4 | Prescott Valley | $75,650 | 140 | |
| 5 | Sierra Vista | $75,480 | 50 | |
| 6 | Tucson | $71,590 | 300 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lake Havasu City sit close to the national average, so $102,720 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$102,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,006US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,720 a year, 9.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,510 to $120,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $103,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The median annual wage is $102,720, or $49.38 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ is 9.8% higher. 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ earns more than $120,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,510 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 Phoenix, at $103,010 per year.
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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