First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Chico, CA make a median of $100,160 a year, or about $48.15 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $132K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 101.2), that's roughly $98,972 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,625/month, or 26.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $100K get you in Chico?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Chico’s Regional Price Parity (101.2). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Chico
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers pay in Chico tracks closely to the national median, $100K locally vs. $94K nationwide, a 7% difference. Rent runs $1,625/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.6% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 101.2) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in metros near Chico, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $169K | $149K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $160K | $138K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $100K | $89K |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $160K | $150K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Chico, CA
Entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $100K. Top earners bring in $132K or more, a $97K spread from bottom to top.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $133K | +42% | 2,210 |
| New York | $133K | +42% | 4,100 |
| Washington | $129K | +38% | 3,350 |
| California | $128K | +36% | 8,170 |
| District of Columbia | $127K | +35% | 380 |
| Illinois | $124K | +32% | 3,240 |
| Maryland | $121K | +29% | 2,380 |
| Colorado | $103K | +10% | 1,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $101K | +8% | 1,340 |
| Utah | $100K | +7% | 770 |
| Oregon | $100K | +7% | 1,160 |
| Florida | $99K | +5% | 9,540 |
| Connecticut | $99K | +5% | 1,310 |
| Virginia | $98K | +5% | 3,300 |
| Massachusetts | $97K | +3% | 3,370 |
| Arizona | $96K | +3% | 2,670 |
| Nevada | $94K | +0% | 1,080 |
| New Hampshire | $94K | +0% | 450 |
| Alaska | $93K | -1% | 310 |
| Idaho | $93K | -1% | 520 |
| Indiana | $88K | -6% | 1,290 |
| Oklahoma | $85K | -9% | 2,000 |
| Rhode Island | $85K | -9% | 770 |
| Ohio | $84K | -10% | 3,960 |
| Wisconsin | $83K | -11% | 1,330 |
| Vermont | $83K | -11% | 90 |
| North Dakota | $83K | -11% | 130 |
| Montana | $83K | -11% | 320 |
| Texas | $82K | -13% | 8,660 |
| Nebraska | $81K | -14% | 370 |
| Wyoming | $80K | -14% | 150 |
| Kansas | $79K | -16% | 1,450 |
| Minnesota | $79K | -16% | 1,120 |
| Tennessee | $78K | -17% | 2,210 |
| Michigan | $78K | -17% | 1,830 |
| Iowa | $76K | -19% | 600 |
| Missouri | $76K | -19% | 1,950 |
| Maine | $75K | -20% | 410 |
| Delaware | $75K | -20% | N/A |
| Alabama | $73K | -22% | 1,440 |
| South Dakota | $72K | -23% | 120 |
| Georgia | $67K | -28% | 3,730 |
| South Carolina | $65K | -30% | 1,450 |
| Arkansas | $62K | -34% | 920 |
| Kentucky | $61K | -35% | 1,250 |
| Louisiana | $60K | -36% | 1,810 |
| North Carolina | $60K | -36% | 5,050 |
| New Mexico | $58K | -38% | 820 |
| West Virginia | $55K | -41% | 180 |
| Mississippi | $48K | -48% | 1,550 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker afford a 2BR apartment alone in Chico?
Yes — at the median salary of $100K, rent takes 26.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,625/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Chico?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers typically earn — is $35K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,084/month. At HUD’s $1,625/month FMR, rent would take 78% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker a high-paying job in Chico?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $100K locally vs. $94K nationally, a 7% difference.
How does Chico compare to the national average for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers?
Chico pays $100K median vs. the U.S. average of $94K — that’s +7%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 101.2), the purchasing-power equivalent is $99K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make in Chico, CA?
The median is $100,160 a year, that works out to about $48 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,740, and experienced first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers can clear $131,610. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $100K enough to live in Chico?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,116/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,625/month, which eats 26.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary go in Chico?
Chico has a Regional Price Parity of 101.2 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary is worth about $98,972 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.