First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $72,430 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.82
10th percentile $62,270
90th percentile $101,710
Employed locally 270
National median $92,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,270
    25th
    $64,270
    50th (median)
    $72,430
    75th
    $78,890
    90th
    $101,710

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary vs area income 107% Median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary is 7% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $102,260
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $84,840
    Flagstaff, AZ $79,650
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $74,820
    Yuma, AZ $69,950
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $67,140

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,850
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,970
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,180
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,230
    Firefighters $48,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Tucson, AZ is $34.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.33 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ is 21.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (10th percentile) earn around $62,270 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,270.