Firefighters
SOC code 33-2011 · Protective Service Occupations
National employment
345,990
Mean annual wage
$63,630
Mean hourly wage
$30.59
Median annual wage
$59,280
Median hourly wage
$28.50
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,910 | $16.79 |
| 25th percentile | $44,490 | $21.39 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $59,280 | $28.50 |
| 75th percentile | $77,250 | $37.14 |
| 90th percentile | $101,040 | $48.58 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Protective Service Occupations
- Correctional Officers and Jailers 33-3012$58,940/yr
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- Bailiffs 33-3011$56,600/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers 33-1091$55,940/yr
- Transportation Security Screeners 33-9093$66,770/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.