First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary (2025)
Based on 99,140 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $53,430 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $72,140 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $93,530 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $119,500 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $140,010 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$53K
25th
$72K
Median
$94K
75th
$120K
90th
$140K
Highest Paying States for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $151,620 |
| New Jersey | $137,140 |
| New York | $127,380 |
| District of Columbia | $126,450 |
| Washington | $124,010 |
| Illinois | $115,980 |
| Maryland | $113,010 |
| Colorado | $105,920 |
| Nevada | $103,840 |
| Connecticut | $101,580 |
Geographic Salary Variation
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $151,620 per year, while Connecticut has an average of $101,580 — a difference of $50,040. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 99,140 workers were employed as First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Protective Service Occupations. The annual mean wage of $96,930 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 33-1021