First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $188,500 +103.9% vs national
Median hourly $90.63
10th percentile $91,150
90th percentile —
Employed locally 190
National median $92,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,150
    25th
    $135,570
    50th (median)
    $188,500
    75th
    $218,440

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary vs area income 120% Median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary is 20% 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
    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
    Napa, CA $142,270

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $632,190
    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
    Napa, CA $142,270

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $150,650
    Firefighters $164,940
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $55,870
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $45,190
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $131,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in San Jose, CA is $90.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.21 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 San Jose, CA is 103.9% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (10th percentile) earn around $91,150 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,570.