First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Georgia
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Georgia make a median of $66,180 a year, or about $31.82 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $97K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Georgia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $66K get you in Georgia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia
Entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $97K or more, a $50K spread from bottom to top.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by metro in Georgia
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | $84K | +27% | 200 |
| Gainesville | $83K | +25% | 50 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $79K | +19% | 170 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $75K | +13% | 1,900 |
| Dalton | $73K | +11% | 100 |
| Columbus | $69K | +4% | 80 |
| Hinesville | $67K | +2% | 30 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $64K | -3% | 100 |
| Albany | $63K | -5% | 80 |
| Valdosta | $53K | -20% | 100 |
| Warner Robins | $52K | -21% | 90 |
| Rome | $50K | -25% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make in Georgia?
The median is $66,180 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,070, and experienced first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers can clear $96,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $66K enough to live in Georgia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,313/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 33.2% 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 Georgia?
Georgia 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 $72,021 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.