SOC 33-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers — Springfield
Springfield, IL · 7 metro areas compared
In Springfield, IL the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers is $115,820 a year, which is 23.8% higher than the national figure of $93,530.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Springfield, IL the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers is $115,820 a year, which is 23.8% higher than the national figure of $93,530. Half of workers earn between $95,930 and $139,430. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $70,140 and the ninetieth at $149,930.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Chicago leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $126,200. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 30th of 323 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,140 | −25.0% |
| 25th | $95,930 | +2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $115,820 | +23.8% |
| 75th | $139,430 | +49.1% |
| 90th | $149,930 | +60.3% |
| Mean | $115,060 | +23.0% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield sit close to the national average, so $115,820 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$115,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,820US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $115,820 a year, 23.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $70,140 to $149,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $126,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Springfield, IL?
The median annual wage is $115,820, or $55.68 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 Springfield, IL is 23.8% 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 Springfield, IL earns more than $149,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $70,140 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 Chicago, at $126,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, IL. 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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