U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in fire fighting and fire prevention and control.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58,800 | 1.4 % | $34.56 | $71,890 | 1.1 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $19.93 | $25.65 | $32.81 | $42.43 | $53.42 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $41,450 | $53,360 | $68,240 | $88,260 | $111,120 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 54,440 | 0.97 | $35.06 | $72,920 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 2,580 | 0.11 | $27.97 | $58,180 |
| Other Support Services | 890 | 0.32 | $25.42 | $52,870 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 390 | 0.02 | $32.19 | $66,960 |
| Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 100 | 0.04 | $30.41 | $63,240 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 54,440 | 0.97 | $35.06 | $72,920 |
| Other Support Services | 890 | 0.32 | $25.42 | $52,870 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 2,580 | 0.11 | $27.97 | $58,180 |
| Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 100 | 0.04 | $30.41 | $63,240 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 390 | 0.02 | $32.19 | $66,960 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 54,440 | 0.97 | $35.06 | $72,920 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 40 | (7) | $33.80 | $70,310 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 390 | 0.02 | $32.19 | $66,960 |
| Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 100 | 0.04 | $30.41 | $63,240 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 50 | 0.01 | $29.31 | $60,970 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,430 | 0.32 | 0.68 | $45.87 | $95,400 |
| Texas | 4,400 | 0.44 | 0.94 | $31.63 | $65,800 |
| New York | 4,110 | 0.49 | 1.07 | $42.54 | $88,490 |
| Florida | 3,210 | 0.45 | 0.98 | $37.74 | $78,510 |
| Illinois | 3,080 | 0.56 | 1.20 | $45.47 | $94,580 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 600 | 1.35 | 2.91 | $32.37 | $67,340 |
| Oklahoma | 1,700 | 1.15 | 2.48 | $29.82 | $62,030 |
| Arizona | 2,020 | 0.85 | 1.84 | $34.66 | $72,090 |
| Massachusetts | 2,540 | 0.82 | 1.76 | $33.39 | $69,440 |
| Hawaii | 450 | 0.79 | 1.71 | $38.79 | $80,670 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1,740 | 0.46 | 1.00 | $49.52 | $103,010 |
| California | 4,430 | 0.32 | 0.68 | $45.87 | $95,400 |
| Illinois | 3,080 | 0.56 | 1.20 | $45.47 | $94,580 |
| New York | 4,110 | 0.49 | 1.07 | $42.54 | $88,490 |
| Washington | 1,820 | 0.68 | 1.46 | $42.34 | $88,070 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,420 | 0.68 | 1.47 | $49.78 | $103,540 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,320 | 0.80 | 1.73 | $34.99 | $72,790 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,320 | 0.60 | 1.29 | $26.65 | $55,430 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,160 | 0.69 | 1.48 | $39.48 | $82,130 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,080 | 0.43 | 0.93 | $28.77 | $59,840 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 900 | 0.45 | 0.97 | $35.10 | $73,000 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 890 | 0.39 | 0.84 | $41.56 | $86,440 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 800 | 0.60 | 1.29 | $45.12 | $93,840 |
| Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC | 750 | 0.92 | 1.99 | $27.76 | $57,750 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA | 590 | 0.61 | 1.32 | $37.57 | $78,140 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | 100 | 1.87 | 4.03 | $28.77 | $59,840 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | 80 | 1.81 | 3.91 | $26.89 | $55,930 |
| Redding, CA | 80 | 1.40 | 3.02 | $28.70 | $59,700 |
| Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division | 70 | 1.26 | 2.73 | $32.11 | $66,800 |
| Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, MA-NH NECTA Division | 90 | 1.22 | 2.64 | $26.33 | $54,780 |
| Bend, OR | 70 | 1.20 | 2.59 | $35.86 | $74,580 |
| Olympia, WA | 110 | 1.16 | 2.51 | $42.99 | $89,420 |
| Peabody, MA NECTA Division | 110 | 1.11 | 2.40 | $32.07 | $66,710 |
| Prescott, AZ | 60 | 1.09 | 2.36 | $40.63 | $84,520 |
| Missoula, MT | 60 | 1.09 | 2.35 | $27.85 | $57,930 |