First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $93,530 · Median hourly: $44.96 · Employment: 99,140
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,430 | $25.69 |
| 25th | $72,140 | $34.68 |
| Median | $93,530 | $44.96 |
| 75th | $119,500 | $57.45 |
| 90th | $140,010 | $67.31 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 33-1021
- Total U.S. employment: 99,140
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Across the United States, 99,140 first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $73,320 | $35.25 | -21.6% | 1,440 |
| Alaska | $92,760 | $44.60 | -0.8% | 310 |
| Arizona | $96,470 | $46.38 | +3.1% | 2,670 |
| Arkansas | $61,890 | $29.75 | -33.8% | 920 |
| California | $127,630 | $61.36 | +36.5% | 8,170 |
| Colorado | $102,580 | $49.32 | +9.7% | 1,900 |
| Connecticut | $98,500 | $47.36 | +5.3% | 1,310 |
| Delaware | $74,670 | $35.90 | -20.2% | 0 |
| District of Columbia | $126,560 | $60.85 | +35.3% | 380 |
| Florida | $98,560 | $47.38 | +5.4% | 9,540 |
| Georgia | $67,200 | $32.31 | -28.2% | 3,730 |
| Idaho | $92,630 | $44.53 | -1.0% | 520 |
| Illinois | $123,500 | $59.37 | +32.0% | 3,240 |
| Indiana | $88,310 | $42.46 | -5.6% | 1,290 |
| Iowa | $76,010 | $36.54 | -18.7% | 600 |
| Kansas | $78,880 | $37.92 | -15.7% | 1,450 |
| Kentucky | $60,850 | $29.26 | -34.9% | 1,250 |
| Louisiana | $59,750 | $28.73 | -36.1% | 1,810 |
| Maine | $74,790 | $35.96 | -20.0% | 410 |
| Maryland | $120,530 | $57.95 | +28.9% | 2,380 |
| Massachusetts | $96,600 | $46.44 | +3.3% | 3,370 |
| Michigan | $77,550 | $37.29 | -17.1% | 1,830 |
| Minnesota | $78,800 | $37.89 | -15.7% | 1,120 |
| Mississippi | $48,250 | $23.20 | -48.4% | 1,550 |
| Missouri | $75,970 | $36.53 | -18.8% | 1,950 |
| Montana | $82,820 | $39.82 | -11.5% | 320 |
| Nebraska | $80,810 | $38.85 | -13.6% | 370 |
| Nevada | $93,920 | $45.15 | +0.4% | 1,080 |
| New Hampshire | $93,720 | $45.06 | +0.2% | 450 |
| New Jersey | $133,210 | $64.04 | +42.4% | 2,210 |
| New Mexico | $58,430 | $28.09 | -37.5% | 820 |
| New York | $132,520 | $63.71 | +41.7% | 4,100 |
| North Carolina | $59,560 | $28.64 | -36.3% | 5,050 |
| North Dakota | $82,880 | $39.85 | -11.4% | 130 |
| Ohio | $84,490 | $40.62 | -9.7% | 3,960 |
| Oklahoma | $85,310 | $41.02 | -8.8% | 2,000 |
| Oregon | $100,260 | $48.20 | +7.2% | 1,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,050 | $48.58 | +8.0% | 1,340 |
| Rhode Island | $85,170 | $40.95 | -8.9% | 770 |
| South Carolina | $65,160 | $31.33 | -30.3% | 1,450 |
| South Dakota | $72,420 | $34.82 | -22.6% | 120 |
| Tennessee | $77,920 | $37.46 | -16.7% | 2,210 |
| Texas | $81,710 | $39.28 | -12.6% | 8,660 |
| Utah | $100,380 | $48.26 | +7.3% | 770 |
| Vermont | $83,250 | $40.02 | -11.0% | 90 |
| Virginia | $97,780 | $47.01 | +4.5% | 3,300 |
| Washington | $129,350 | $62.19 | +38.3% | 3,350 |
| West Virginia | $55,380 | $26.63 | -40.8% | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $83,310 | $40.05 | -10.9% | 1,330 |
| Wyoming | $80,260 | $38.59 | -14.2% | 150 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers?
The median annual wage for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers is $93,530 ($44.96 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 99,140 first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $44.96. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.