Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by state
What First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workerss do
Typical education: High School Diploma
Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.
Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.
Top skills:Active ListeningCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingService OrientationReading Comprehension
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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay by experience level
Entry level$55,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$74,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$97,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$123,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$145,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
6,500
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
95,360 workers
$101,500
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
91,900 workers
$101,500
Administrative and Support Services
3,280 workers
$67,500
Other Support Services
3,150 workers
$67,000
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,890 workers
$101,000
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
1,570 workers
$92,500
Educational Services
80 workers
$98,500
Ambulatory Health Care Services
80 workers
$61,000
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
80 workers
$61,000
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
70 workers
$89,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pays 43% above the average across 28 roles in the Protective Service job family (family average $70,500).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers make?
The average base salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in the United States is $100,500 per year, or about $48.32 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $74,500 and $123,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Protective Service roles?
The Protective Service job family averages $70,500 across 28 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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