Firefighters Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $75,520 +26.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.31
10th percentile $43,100
90th percentile $94,540
Employed locally 500
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,100
    25th
    $61,670
    50th (median)
    $75,520
    75th
    $82,670
    90th
    $94,540

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 80% Median Firefighters salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $88,440
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $74,860
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,700
    Massachusetts $73,110
    Worcester, MA $70,620

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $81,340
    Security Guards $45,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $126,210
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $73,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $90,520
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $37,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Barnstable Town?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Barnstable Town, MA is $36.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.12 or more per hour.

    Is Barnstable Town above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 26.9% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $43,100 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,670.