First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $82,680 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.75
10th percentile $66,910
90th percentile $98,880
Employed locally 1,930
National median $92,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,910
    25th
    $76,740
    50th (median)
    $82,680
    75th
    $97,430
    90th
    $98,880

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary vs area income 103% Median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $632,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $188,500
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $171,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,700
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,520

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Abilene, TX $101,610
    Lubbock, TX $100,380
    Tyler, TX $100,080
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $97,380
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $95,610
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $81,830

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$32,480
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,020
    Firefighters$59,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,650
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$86,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Houston, TX is $39.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.50 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in Houston, TX is 10.5% below the national median of $92,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Houston?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (10th percentile) earn around $66,910 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,740.