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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in New Jersey

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in New Jersey make a median of $137,650 a year, or about $66.18 an hour. The range runs from $96K at the entry level to $167K for experienced workers.

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

$138K
Median annual
$66.18/hr
Hourly rate
$96K
Entry level (10th %)
$167K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $138K get you in New Jersey?

Take-home$8,183/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,792/mo
Rent burden21.9%
COL-adjusted salary$137,650/yr
After rent$6,391/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Jersey

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $96,420, 25th percentile $122,480, median $137,650, 75th percentile $162,710, 90th percentile $166,750. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$96K25th$122KMedian$138K75th$163K90th$167K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $96,420, 25th percentile $122,480, median $137,650, 75th percentile $162,710, 90th percentile $166,750. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers (10th percentile) start around $96K. Mid-career wages sit at $138K.Top earners bring in $167K or more - a $70K 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 New Jersey?

The median is $137,650 a year - that works out to about $66.18 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $96,420, and experienced first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers can clear $166,750. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $138K enough to live in New Jersey?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,183/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,792/month (median of metro areas), which eats 21.9% 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 New Jersey?

New Jersey 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 $137,650 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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