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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in District of Columbia

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in District of Columbia make a median of $126,560 a year, or about $60.85 an hour. The range runs from $109K at the entry level to $148K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$127K
Median annual
$60.85/hr
Hourly rate
$109K
Entry level (10th %)
$148K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $127K get you in District of Columbia?

Take-home$7,445/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,246/mo
Rent burden30.2% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$126,560/yr
After rent$5,199/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, District of Columbia

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary percentiles in District of Columbia: 10th percentile $108,750, 25th percentile $114,620, median $126,560, 75th percentile $133,570, 90th percentile $147,960. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$109K25th$115KMedian$127K75th$134K90th$148K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary percentiles in District of Columbia: 10th percentile $108,750, 25th percentile $114,620, median $126,560, 75th percentile $133,570, 90th percentile $147,960. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers (10th percentile) start around $109K. Mid-career wages sit at $127K.Top earners bring in $148K or more - a $39K spread from bottom to top.

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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
New Jersey$138K+49%1,650
California$134K+45%7,570
New York$131K+42%4,130
District of Columbia$127K+37%360
Washington$126K+36%3,680
Maryland$122K+32%2,460
Illinois$114K+23%2,110
Pennsylvania$102K+11%1,360
Utah$102K+10%770
Virginia$99K+7%3,190
Oregon$98K+6%1,080
Massachusetts$98K+6%3,250
Connecticut$97K+5%1,260
Florida$97K+5%8,190
Indiana$96K+4%1,220

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Frequently asked questions

How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make in District of Columbia?

The median is $126,560 a year - that works out to about $60.85 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $108,750, and experienced first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers can clear $147,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $127K enough to live in District of Columbia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,445/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,246/month (median of metro areas), which eats 30.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary go in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary is worth about $126,560 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.

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