First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in California
Also called: Supervisors of Firefighting Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in California earn a median of $127,630 a year, +36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $127,630
- vs. U.S. median
- +36% ($93,530)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,170
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,910; the top 10% earn over $204,160. Nationally the range is $53,430 to $140,010.
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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay in California
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make in California?
The median is $127,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,910 and the top 10% earn over $204,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 50 (+36% vs. the national median of $93,530). Living costs are not included.