First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary: $158,821 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 93,680 first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers nationally earn a mean of $158,821. Employment in the series shown rose about 20% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 1.5% annual growth.
Key Statistics
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers: what the data shows
Common questions about first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers?
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 33-1021.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 93,680 workers.
What does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Assisting and Caring for Others, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Getting Information, Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $92,430 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $158,821 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,979 |
| 25th percentile | $101,074 |
| Median (50th) | $137,378 |
| 75th percentile | $176,263 |
| 90th percentile | $212,073 |
What education do you need?
For First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Social Perceptiveness, Monitoring, Coordination, Speaking, and knowledge areas including Public Safety and Security, Customer and Personal Service, Education and Training, Building and Construction. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 1.5% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 7.7%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 16.0%.
Current U.S. headcount: 93,680.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workerss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 93,680 | 16.9% |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | 90,190 | 16.3% |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | 90,110 | 16.2% |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | 90,110 | 16.2% |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 86,760 | 15.7% |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 86,760 | 15.7% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | 2,780 | $52,380 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | 211,000 | $48,880 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | 81,510 | $59,300 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | 14,050 | $78,060 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | 5,630 | $43,680 |
| Security Guards | 1,241,770 | $38,370 |
| Information Security Analysts | 179,430 | $124,910 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers workforce.
Employment Over Time
93,680 Workforce in 2023
The First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$158,821 Average Wage
In 2023, First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers earned an average of $158,821.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Salary distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Employment Growth Projections
1.5% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
32,572 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 7.7%
35,085 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 16.0%
This occupation is projected to grow at 1.5% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Wage Trends by Industry
2.8% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 6,910 employees, $144,574 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 1,740 employees, $194,461 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 650 employees, $150,819 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 590 employees, $106,175 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 570 employees, $153,174 avg wage
- Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 520 employees, $160,717 avg wage
- Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 480 employees, $133,124 avg wage
- Bakersfield-Delano MSA: 320 employees, N/A avg wage
- San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City MD: 250 employees, $169,421 avg wage
- Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura MSA: 230 employees, $114,896 avg wage
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 190 employees, $186,280 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Diversity
Demographic information on First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in 2023 was 93,680 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers workers.
Education level distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Skills
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers need many skills, but most especially Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Social Perceptiveness, Monitoring, Coordination.
Required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers include Public Safety and Security, Customer and Personal Service, Education and Training, Building and Construction, Administration and Management.
Knowledge areas required for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers include Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Near Vision, Deductive Reasoning.
Required abilities for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
Daily Activities
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers spend their time on activities such as Assisting and Caring for Others, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials, Getting Information.
Most important work activities for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers.
About
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
The average yearly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers was $158,821 in 2023.
SOC Code
33-1021 - First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
Insights and Analysis
High earnings profile: First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers reports an average salary of $158,821, placing it among stronger-paying occupations.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 93,680 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 1.5%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.