Firefighters Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $66,820 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.13
10th percentile $57,380
90th percentile $74,280
Employed locally 780
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,380
    25th
    $63,600
    50th (median)
    $66,820
    75th
    $74,280
    90th
    $74,280

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 95% Median Firefighters salary is 5% 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
    Barnstable Town, MA $75,520
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $74,860
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,700
    Massachusetts $73,110

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79,190
    Security Guards$40,210
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$69,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99,630
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$91,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Springfield, MA is $32.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.11 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Springfield, MA is 12.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $57,380 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,600.