How much does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker make in California?
$127,600a year
Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in California. That is $61.36 an hour or $10,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.36
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,910Median: $127,600Highest 10%: $204,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,910 | $38.90 | |
| 25th | $100,500 | $48.29 | |
| Median | $127,600 | $61.36 | |
| 75th | $169,400 | $81.43 | |
| 90th | $204,200 | $98.15 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bakersfield, CA | $632,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $171,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $169,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $160,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $159,600 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $140,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $133,300 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $132,900 |
| Napa, CA | $126,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $115,700 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $113,700 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $111,600 |
| Salinas, CA | $107,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $106,900 |
| Fresno, CA | $106,300 |
| Redding, CA | $106,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $102,100 |
| Chico, CA | $100,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $99,540 |
| Oxnard, CA | $97,640 |
| Visalia, CA | $86,760 |
| El Centro, CA | $66,820 |
| Hanford, CA | $60,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers.
| 1. New Jersey | $133,200 |
| 2. New York | $132,500 |
| 3. Washington | $129,400 |
| 4. California | $127,600 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $126,600 |
| 6. Illinois | $123,500 |
| 7. Maryland | $120,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $61.36 ($127,600 a year).
Do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $127,600 against $93,530 nationally, 36% more.
Where does California rank for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker pay?
California ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers the most?
Bakersfield-Delano, CA, with a median of $632,200 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.