How much does a firefighter make in Massachusetts?
$72,800a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Massachusetts. That is $35.00 an hour or $6,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.00
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,730Median: $72,800Highest 10%: $98,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,730 | $23.91 | |
| 25th | $61,800 | $29.71 | |
| Median | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| 75th | $80,070 | $38.50 | |
| 90th | $98,130 | $47.18 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $74,870 |
| Boston, MA | $73,990 |
| Springfield, MA | $66,720 |
| Worcester, MA | $66,310 |
| Providence, RI | $66,150 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $59,270 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $56,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 8. Colorado | $74,170 |
| 9. Maryland | $73,810 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $73,460 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $72,800 |
| 12. Oregon | $70,900 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $67,380 |
| 14. Nevada | $66,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $35.00 ($72,800 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $72,800 against $59,280 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for firefighter pay?
Massachusetts ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays firefighters the most?
Barnstable Town, MA, with a median of $74,870 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.