Firefighter Salary in Boston, MA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$65,627
Hourly Rate
$31.55
/hour
Jobs in Area
402
employed
Firefighter Salary Range in Boston, MA
Annual Salary Range
$42k
10th percentile
$52k
25th
$81k
75th
$97k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $42,208 | $20.29 |
| 25th Percentile | $52,259 | $25.12 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $65,627 | $31.55 |
| 75th Percentile | $81,074 | $38.98 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $97,005 | $46.64 |
| Average (Mean) | $71,146 | $34.20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Firefighter salary in Boston, MA is $65,627 per year or $31.55 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Boston, MA Compares
vs National Average
$57,120
vs Massachusetts Average
$59,206
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$44,223
Cost of living in Boston, MA is 48.4% above the national average.
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