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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $77,080 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.06
10th percentile $72,600
90th percentile $101,590
Employed locally 90
National median $92,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,600
    25th
    $77,080
    50th (median)
    $77,080
    75th
    $80,740
    90th
    $101,590

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary vs area income 121% Median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary is 21% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $82,680

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,430
    Security Guards $30,350
    Firefighters $63,390
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $75,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Waco, TX is $37.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.27 or more per hour.

    Is Waco 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 Waco, TX is 16.6% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (10th percentile) earn around $72,600 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,080.