Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $72,800 | $62,011 | +17% |
| Median hourly wage | $35.00 | $29.81 | +17% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $68,809.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Firefighter in Massachusetts is $72,800, or about $35.00 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Firefighters is $62,011. Massachusetts is +17% above the national median.
Entry-level firefighters in Massachusetts typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 11,940 firefighter jobs on record and a median salary of $72,800, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.