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How much does a firefighter make in Springfield?

$66,720a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $32.08 an hour or $5,560 a month.

Hourly
$32.08
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
79 of 347
Jobs in the area
830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,330Median: $66,720Highest 10%: $75,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$54,330$26.12
25th$61,010$29.33
Median$66,720$32.08
75th$75,100$36.11
90th$75,100$36.11

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Barnstable Town, MA$74,870
Boston, MA$73,990
Worcester, MA$66,310
Providence, RI$66,150
Amherst Town, MA$59,270
Pittsfield, MA$56,640
Firefighter salary in Massachusetts Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Springfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$109,500
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,210
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$92,500
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$83,050
Correctional Officer and Jailer$69,650
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$59,630
Security Guard$40,340
Crossing Guard and Flagger$37,180
Lifeguard$34,110
Salaries for every job in Springfield, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Springfield?

The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $32.08 ($66,720 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Springfield than the national average?

Yes: $66,720 against $59,280 nationally, 13% more.

How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $72,800, so Springfield pays 8% less.

Where does Springfield rank for firefighter pay?

79 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Springfield?

The lowest-paid 10% make $54,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,100 or more.

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.