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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Role Overview

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

Recommended Majors

Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services. Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. Fire Services Administration. Fire Science/Fire-fighting. Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention. Fire Protection, Other.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
New Jersey $137,650
California $133,580
New York $131,060
District of Columbia $126,560
Washington $125,640
Maryland $121,950
Illinois $113,730
Colorado $105,890
Pennsylvania $102,240
Utah $102,070
Virginia $98,940
Oregon $97,730
Massachusetts $97,520
Connecticut $97,460
Florida $97,380

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$92,430

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.4%

Avg. annual openings

6.5k

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