Firefighters Salary in Worcester, MA

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

Median annual salary $70,620 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.95
10th percentile $46,020
90th percentile $85,010
Employed locally 1,320
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,020
    25th
    $60,620
    50th (median)
    $70,620
    75th
    $81,150
    90th
    $85,010

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 75% Median Firefighters salary is 25% 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 Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,060
    Security Guards $43,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $84,690
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $86,060
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,610
    School Bus Monitors $34,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Worcester, MA is $33.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.45 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Worcester, MA is 18.6% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $46,020 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,620.