Firefighters Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,440 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.98
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $96,000
Employed locally 200
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $45,730
    50th (median)
    $64,440
    75th
    $76,790
    90th
    $96,000

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $71,050
    Security Guards $41,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $115,180
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $47,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Massachusetts is $30.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.67 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Massachusetts is 8.2% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,730.