Firefighters Salary in Massachusetts
Firefighters in Massachusetts earn a median of $72,800 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,800
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,940
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,730; the top 10% earn over $98,130. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
States ranked near Massachusetts
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- Forest and Conservation Workers$51,890 median in Massachusetts
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$39,480 median in Massachusetts
- Aircraft Service Attendants$44,190 median in Massachusetts
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$77,950 median in Massachusetts
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$55,830 median in Massachusetts
- Motorboat Operators$45,160 median in Massachusetts
Firefighters pay in Massachusetts
How much do firefighters make in Massachusetts?
The median is $72,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,730 and the top 10% earn over $98,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 50 (+23% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.