U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsControl and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302,400 | 1.0 % | $22.95 | $47,730 | 1.0 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.08 | $15.38 | $21.76 | $28.80 | $36.25 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $23,050 | $31,990 | $45,250 | $59,900 | $75,390 |
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) | 275,650 | 4.93 | $23.25 | $48,370 |
| Other Support Services | 9,130 | 3.31 | $14.44 | $30,040 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 8,780 | 0.43 | $23.55 | $48,990 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 5,980 | 0.26 | $20.62 | $42,880 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 350 | 0.14 | $19.63 | $40,830 |
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) | 275,650 | 4.93 | $23.25 | $48,370 |
| Other Support Services | 9,130 | 3.31 | $14.44 | $30,040 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 8,780 | 0.43 | $23.55 | $48,990 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 5,980 | 0.26 | $20.62 | $42,880 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 350 | 0.14 | $19.63 | $40,830 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 110 | 0.01 | $32.65 | $67,920 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 100 | (7) | $28.03 | $58,300 |
| Facilities Support Services | (8) | (8) | $25.93 | $53,940 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 330 | 0.07 | $25.62 | $53,290 |
| Postal Service | 60 | 0.01 | $24.86 | $51,710 |
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 | 33,100 | 2.36 | 0.99 | $33.59 | $69,880 |
| Florida | 23,460 | 3.30 | 1.39 | $24.04 | $50,010 |
| Texas | 23,280 | 2.31 | 0.97 | $21.60 | $44,930 |
| Ohio | 19,900 | 4.04 | 1.70 | $20.36 | $42,350 |
| Illinois | 17,240 | 3.12 | 1.31 | $24.04 | $50,000 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 19,900 | 4.04 | 1.70 | $20.36 | $42,350 |
| Rhode Island | 1,710 | 3.82 | 1.61 | $24.15 | $50,230 |
| Maine | 2,140 | 3.71 | 1.56 | $15.19 | $31,590 |
| Massachusetts | 11,440 | 3.67 | 1.54 | $23.41 | $48,690 |
| Florida | 23,460 | 3.30 | 1.39 | $24.04 | $50,010 |
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 | 5,500 | 1.46 | 0.61 | $34.29 | $71,310 |
| California | 33,100 | 2.36 | 0.99 | $33.59 | $69,880 |
| Washington | 8,380 | 3.11 | 1.31 | $29.77 | $61,920 |
| New York | 14,020 | 1.68 | 0.71 | $28.86 | $60,040 |
| Nevada | 1,840 | 1.65 | 0.69 | $27.99 | $58,210 |
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 | 11,190 | 3.16 | 1.33 | $27.58 | $57,360 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 7,450 | 1.95 | 0.82 | $45.68 | $95,000 |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH | 5,830 | 6.02 | 2.53 | $23.32 | $48,510 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 5,140 | 3.10 | 1.30 | $24.86 | $51,710 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 4,880 | 2.22 | 0.93 | $18.49 | $38,450 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 4,690 | 2.34 | 0.99 | $23.52 | $48,920 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 4,080 | 1.64 | 0.69 | $19.94 | $41,480 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 3,680 | 2.19 | 0.92 | $24.09 | $50,100 |
| Columbus, OH | 3,490 | 3.94 | 1.66 | $22.11 | $45,990 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,340 | 1.46 | 0.61 | $28.22 | $58,700 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | 360 | 8.18 | 3.44 | $16.75 | $34,840 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 800 | 6.78 | 2.85 | $26.90 | $55,960 |
| San Angelo, TX | 280 | 6.55 | 2.75 | $21.53 | $44,780 |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH | 5,830 | 6.02 | 2.53 | $23.32 | $48,510 |
| Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA | 280 | 5.86 | 2.46 | $23.30 | $48,460 |
| Anderson, IN | 210 | 5.57 | 2.34 | $18.05 | $37,540 |
| Panama City-Lynn Haven, FL | 380 | 5.52 | 2.32 | $17.63 | $36,660 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 300 | 5.38 | 2.26 | $17.41 | $36,220 |
| Gadsden, AL | 180 | 5.34 | 2.25 | $17.25 | $35,870 |
| Kankakee-Bradley, IL | 210 | 5.16 | 2.17 | $18.15 | $37,750 |