Firefighters: Median Annual Wage by State
Median annual pay for firefighters. Half earn more than this and half less, before adjusting for local cost of living.
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Highest states
| State | Firefighters: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| New York | $100,960 |
| Washington | $94,520 |
| California | $85,120 |
| New Jersey | $84,130 |
| Illinois | $78,380 |
| Connecticut | $77,630 |
| District of Columbia | $75,870 |
| Colorado | $74,170 |
| Maryland | $73,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,460 |
| Massachusetts | $72,800 |
| Oregon | $70,900 |
Lowest states
| State | Firefighters: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | $33,120 |
| Mississippi | $35,880 |
| Puerto Rico | $37,120 |
| Kentucky | $37,150 |
| West Virginia | $37,350 |
| North Carolina | $37,940 |
| Minnesota | $38,110 |
| Arkansas | $39,690 |
| New Mexico | $41,590 |
| South Carolina | $42,570 |
| Kansas | $45,900 |
| Vermont | $46,430 |