First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary by State
Also called: Supervisors of Firefighting Workers
The national median pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers is $93,530 a year. By state, it ranges from $48,250 in Mississippi to $133,210 in New Jersey.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $53,430
- 25th percentile
- $72,140
- Median
- $93,530
- 75th percentile
- $119,500
- Top 10%
- $140,010
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 99,140 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $133,210 | +42% | $105,990 | $164,610 | 2,210 |
| 2 | New York | $132,520 | +42% | $87,670 | $158,510 | 4,100 |
| 3 | Washington | $129,350 | +38% | $79,440 | $160,630 | 3,350 |
| 4 | California | $127,630 | +36% | $80,910 | $204,160 | 8,170 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $126,560 | +35% | $112,460 | $147,960 | 380 |
| 6 | Illinois | $123,500 | +32% | $73,690 | $153,820 | 3,240 |
| 7 | Maryland | $120,530 | +29% | $80,460 | $141,870 | 2,380 |
| 8 | Colorado | $102,580 | +10% | $73,320 | $141,390 | 1,900 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $101,050 | +8% | $70,510 | $121,800 | 1,340 |
| 10 | Utah | $100,380 | +7% | $60,130 | $122,490 | 770 |
| 11 | Oregon | $100,260 | +7% | $75,350 | $127,660 | 1,160 |
| 12 | Florida | $98,560 | +5% | $62,520 | $133,450 | 9,540 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $98,500 | +5% | $83,030 | $125,120 | 1,310 |
| 14 | Virginia | $97,780 | +5% | $59,510 | $124,780 | 3,300 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $96,600 | +3% | $75,550 | $140,010 | 3,370 |
| 16 | Arizona | $96,470 | +3% | $61,540 | $119,620 | 2,670 |
| 17 | Nevada | $93,920 | 0% | $72,050 | $152,570 | 1,080 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $93,720 | 0% | $59,950 | $119,250 | 450 |
| 19 | Alaska | $92,760 | −1% | $49,250 | $121,640 | 310 |
| 20 | Idaho | $92,630 | −1% | $49,010 | $129,650 | 520 |
| 21 | Indiana | $88,310 | −6% | $56,940 | $120,820 | 1,290 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $85,310 | −9% | $55,260 | $101,770 | 2,000 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $85,170 | −9% | $65,890 | $97,740 | 770 |
| 24 | Ohio | $84,490 | −10% | $55,340 | $123,630 | 3,960 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $83,310 | −11% | $55,060 | $119,230 | 1,330 |
| 26 | Vermont | $83,250 | −11% | $42,320 | $129,050 | 90 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $82,880 | −11% | $63,820 | $121,210 | 130 |
| 28 | Montana | $82,820 | −11% | $64,560 | $107,000 | 320 |
| 29 | Texas | $81,710 | −13% | $60,260 | $118,590 | 8,660 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $80,810 | −14% | $66,390 | $101,760 | 370 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $80,260 | −14% | $61,670 | $120,630 | 150 |
| 32 | Kansas | $78,880 | −16% | $46,470 | $127,340 | 1,450 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $78,800 | −16% | $49,150 | $131,450 | 1,120 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $77,920 | −17% | $45,680 | $100,250 | 2,210 |
| 35 | Michigan | $77,550 | −17% | $49,550 | $104,580 | 1,830 |
| 36 | Iowa | $76,010 | −19% | $62,490 | $112,140 | 600 |
| 37 | Missouri | $75,970 | −19% | $45,210 | $125,940 | 1,950 |
| 38 | Maine | $74,790 | −20% | $50,120 | $98,910 | 410 |
| 39 | Delaware | $74,670 | −20% | $50,130 | $100,100 | Not published |
| 40 | Alabama | $73,320 | −22% | $43,050 | $114,220 | 1,440 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $72,420 | −23% | $67,200 | $115,210 | 120 |
| 42 | Georgia | $67,200 | −28% | $46,400 | $96,750 | 3,730 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $65,160 | −30% | $44,200 | $100,860 | 1,450 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $61,890 | −34% | $43,710 | $87,010 | 920 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $60,850 | −35% | $41,470 | $105,630 | 1,250 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $59,750 | −36% | $35,730 | $89,000 | 1,810 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $59,560 | −36% | $44,800 | $110,790 | 5,050 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $58,430 | −38% | $46,600 | $98,300 | 820 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $55,380 | −41% | $34,160 | $72,840 | 180 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $48,250 | −48% | $35,410 | $72,900 | 1,550 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary questions
Which state pays first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $133,210 a year (+42% vs. the national median of $93,530). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $48,250 a year (−48% vs. national).
Where do most first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 9,540, with a median of $98,560.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.