How much does a firefighter make in Worcester?
$66,310a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $31.88 an hour or $5,526 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.88
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,900Median: $66,310Highest 10%: $82,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,900 | $21.59 | |
| 25th | $57,190 | $27.50 | |
| Median | $66,310 | $31.88 | |
| 75th | $82,060 | $39.45 | |
| 90th | $82,060 | $39.45 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $74,870 |
| Boston, MA | $73,990 |
| Springfield, MA | $66,720 |
| Providence, RI | $66,150 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $59,270 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $56,640 |
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Salaries for every job in Worcester, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Worcester?
The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $31.88 ($66,310 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Worcester than the national average?
Yes: $66,310 against $59,280 nationally, 12% more.
How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $72,800, so Worcester pays 9% less.
Where does Worcester rank for firefighter pay?
80 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,060 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.