First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $89,300 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $42.93
10th percentile $45,860
90th percentile $128,390
Employed locally 40
National median $92,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,860
    25th
    $71,800
    50th (median)
    $89,300
    75th
    $115,190
    90th
    $128,390

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$74,720
    Security Guards$42,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$66,690
    Firefighters$58,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$107,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$91,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Northwest Illinois is $42.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.73 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois 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 Northwest Illinois is 3.4% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,860 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,800.