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How much does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker make in Columbia?

$61,830a year

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $29.73 an hour or $5,153 a month.

Hourly
$29.73
Vs. national median
-34%
Rank among cities
241 of 298
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,540Median: $61,830Highest 10%: $94,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,540$19.97
25th$55,940$26.89
Median$61,830$29.73
75th$74,160$35.65
90th$94,740$45.55

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers.

Myrtle Beach, SC$87,280
Hilton Head Island, SC$83,780
Augusta, GA$82,740
Charleston, SC$73,280
Charlotte, NC$65,960
Spartanburg, SC$65,040
Florence, SC$60,380
Greenville, SC$59,960
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker salary in South Carolina First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$85,820
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$73,450
Detective and Criminal Investigator$66,340
Transportation Security Screener$64,150
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$59,260
Protective Service Worker$51,630
Private Detective and Investigator$48,000
Correctional Officer and Jailer$44,860
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$43,140
Firefighter$36,960
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $29.73 ($61,830 a year).

Do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $61,830 against $93,530 nationally, 34% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $65,160, so Columbia pays 5% less.

Where does Columbia rank for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker pay?

241 of 298 metro areas with data.

How much does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,740 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.