All states have fire departments that pay good salaries, but only a few pay better salaries. Here is a list of 15 Highest Paid Fire Departments:
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#1 New Jersey
Comparing other states in the United States, firefighters in New Jersey are highly paid with an average salary of $89,350. Among firefighters in New Jersey, Fire inspectors and investigators have a higher percentage of high-paying positions. Firefighter job prospects are expected to improve by 7% between 2016 and 2026. This makes them one of the highest-paid fire departments.
#2 California
The average salary for firefighters in California is $79,810. However, there are incomes as high as $156,314 and as low as $21,137. Most firefighters’ salaries in California are now between $37,849 and $92,903, with top earners getting $130,261 annually.
#3 Washington
In Washington, the average salary given to firefighters is $78,950. Incomes are sometimes as high as $93,655 and as low as $16,184. Most firefighters’ salaries in Washington now vary from $65,354 to $83,156 with top earners getting $93,406 per year.
#4 New York
The average salary for firefighters in New York is $77,830. However, there are incomes as high as $83,491 and as low as $45,228. Most firefighters’ salaries in New York range from $57,841 to $89,779, with top earners earning $89,650.
#5 Connecticut
In Connecticut, the average salary given to firefighters is $72,840. Wages are sometimes as high as $87,443 and as low as $43,152. Most firefighters’ salaries in Connecticut now range from $54,727 to $74,859 with top earners getting $93,919 per year.
#6 Hawaii
The average salary for firefighters in Hawaii is $66,100. While we have seen incomes as high as $165,917 and as low as $22,435, most firefighter salaries in Hawaii now range from $40,174 to $98,610, with top earners getting $138,263 annually.
#7 Oregon
In Oregon, the average salary given to firefighters is $64,270. Wages are sometimes as high as $153,363 and as low as $18,817. Most firefighters’ salaries in Oregon now range from $25,403 to $48,925 with top earners getting $115,256 per year.
#8 Massachusetts
The average salary for firefighters in Massachusetts is $63,910. However, there are incomes as high as $172,752 and as low as $23,360. Most firefighters’ salaries in Massachusetts now range from $41,829 to $102,673, with top earners getting $143,960 annually.
#9 Pennsylvania
The average salary for firefighters in Pennsylvania is $63,520. While we have seen incomes as high as $63,579 and as low as $21,825, most firefighter salaries in Pennsylvania now range from $32,738 to $51,716, with top earners getting $60,257 annually.
#10 Nevada
In Nevada, the average salary given to firefighters is $62,250. Wages are sometimes as high as $157,298 and as low as $21,270. Most firefighters’ salaries in Nevada now range from $38,088 to $93,488 with top earners getting $131,082 per year.
#11 Maryland
The average salary for firefighters in Maryland is $62,200. However, there are incomes as high as $160,101 and as low as $21,649 has been reported. Most firefighters’ salaries in Maryland now range from $38,766 to $95,153, with top earners getting $133,416 yearly.
#12 Colorado
The average salary for firefighters in Colorado is $61,680. While we have seen incomes as high as $153,137 and as low as $18,790, most firefighter salaries in Colorado now range from $25,366 to $48,853, with top earners getting $115,086 annually.
#13 Alaska
In Alaska, the average salary given to firefighters is $58,920. Wages are sometimes as high as $58,831 and as low as $14,957. Most firefighters’ salaries in Alaska now range from $23,432 to $39,885 with top earners getting $49,357 per year.
#14 Rhode Island
The average salary for firefighters in Rhode Island is $58,630. However, there are incomes as high as $66,894 and as low as $22,964 has been reported. Most firefighters’ salaries in Rhode Island now range from $34,445 to $54,413, with top earners getting $63,399 yearly.
#15 Illinois
The average salary for firefighters in Illinois is $57,570. While we have seen incomes as high as $85,891 and as low as $18,405, most firefighter salaries in Illinois now range from $27,607 to $71,429, with top earners getting $76,250 annually.