Firefighters Salary in Massachusetts
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Massachusetts
Firefighters in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $67,143 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +12.8% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 11,920 firefighters are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $58,680 to $75,520 depending on location.
$67,143
Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$75,520
Highest paying metro
$58,680
Lowest paying metro
11,920
Employed in Massachusetts
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Firefighters salaries by city in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $75,520 | $61,670 | $82,670 | 500 |
| Boston, MA-NH | $73,700 | $61,910 | $81,350 | 8,550 |
| Worcester, MA | $70,620 | $60,620 | $81,150 | 1,320 |
| Springfield, MA | $66,820 | $63,600 | $74,280 | 780 |
| Massachusetts | $64,440 | $45,730 | $76,790 | 200 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $60,220 | $46,950 | $70,020 | 340 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $58,680 | $48,070 | $58,960 | 230 |