Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$53,430
- 25th Percentile — Junior$72,140
- 50th Percentile — Median$93,530
- 75th Percentile — Senior$119,500
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$140,010
The top 10% of First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting earn $140,010 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $53,430, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $151,620 | +56.4% |
| Hawaii (est.) | $150,242 | +55.0% |
| New Jersey | $137,140 | +41.5% |
| New York | $127,380 | +31.4% |
| District of Columbia | $126,450 | +30.5% |
| Washington | $124,010 | +27.9% |
| Illinois | $115,980 | +19.7% |
| Maryland | $113,010 | +16.6% |
| Colorado | $105,920 | +9.3% |
| Nevada | $103,840 | +7.1% |
| Connecticut | $101,580 | +4.8% |
| Oregon | $101,470 | +4.7% |
| Florida | $100,920 | +4.1% |
| Massachusetts | $100,680 | +3.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $96,250 | -0.7% |
| Utah | $93,900 | -3.1% |
| Virginia | $93,750 | -3.3% |
| North Dakota | $91,650 | -5.4% |
| Arizona | $90,670 | -6.5% |
| New Hampshire | $90,100 | -7.0% |
| Idaho | $88,760 | -8.4% |
| Indiana | $88,300 | -8.9% |
| Wyoming | $86,820 | -10.4% |
| Rhode Island | $86,300 | -11.0% |
| Ohio | $86,040 | -11.2% |
| Montana | $85,620 | -11.7% |
| Texas | $85,340 | -12.0% |
| Alaska | $85,260 | -12.0% |
| Wisconsin | $85,100 | -12.2% |
| Nebraska | $84,950 | -12.4% |
| Oklahoma | $84,890 | -12.4% |
| Vermont | $84,600 | -12.7% |
| Minnesota | $84,330 | -13.0% |
| Iowa | $83,040 | -14.3% |
| Missouri | $82,110 | -15.3% |
| Kansas | $81,940 | -15.5% |
| South Dakota | $81,140 | -16.3% |
| Delaware | $79,810 | -17.7% |
| Michigan | $78,530 | -19.0% |
| Tennessee | $75,780 | -21.8% |
| Alabama | $74,640 | -23.0% |
| Maine | $74,600 | -23.0% |
| South Carolina | $70,880 | -26.9% |
| Georgia | $70,780 | -27.0% |
| North Carolina | $69,510 | -28.3% |
| New Mexico | $67,920 | -29.9% |
| Kentucky | $67,280 | -30.6% |
| Arkansas | $65,510 | -32.4% |
| Louisiana | $60,440 | -37.6% |
| West Virginia | $54,400 | -43.9% |
| Mississippi | $51,740 | -46.6% |
What Factors Affect First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: California pays an average of $151,620, while Mississippi pays $51,740 — a gap of $99,880 per year.
The middle half of First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting earn between $72,140 and $119,500 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,430, while the top 10% earn more than $140,010.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting?
The average salary for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting in the United States is $96,930 per year, with a median of $93,530.
What is the starting salary for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting?
Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting typically earn between $53,430 and $72,140 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting the most?
California pays First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting the most at $151,620 per year on average, followed by New Jersey ($137,140) and New York ($127,380).
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $96,930, First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting earn approximately $46.6 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 99,140 First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $96,930 and a median of $93,530 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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