First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $63,810 -31% vs national
Median hourly $30.68
10th percentile $50,850
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 370
National median $92,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,850
    25th
    $54,110
    50th (median)
    $63,810
    75th
    $69,260
    90th
    $104,330

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary vs area income 93% Median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary is 7% below 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $98,800
    Jacksonville, FL $96,050
    Topeka, KS $92,990
    Kansas City, MO-KS $91,710
    Lawrence, KS $90,410
    Fairbanks-College, AK $77,510

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,690
    Firefighters $39,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,270
    School Bus Monitors $28,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Wichita, KS is $30.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.85 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita 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 Wichita, KS is 31% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,850 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,110.