What is the salary of a Fire Apparatus Operator? In the United States, a Fire Apparatus Operator earns an average salary of $82,147. The salary range for a Fire Apparatus Operator is usually between $70,146 and $101,612 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $217,823. The highest Fire Apparatus Operator salary in the United States was $399,650. The average hourly pay for a Fire Apparatus Operator is $39.49.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Fire Apparatus Operator salary are California, with an average salary of $269,421, followed by Nevada, with an average salary of $200,638, and Connecticut, with an average salary of $139,993. Employers paying the highest salary for a Fire Apparatus Operator job are Berkeley (CA), Alameda (CA) and Yuba City (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Berkeley, CA | $316,771 |
| Alameda, CA | $265,892 |
| Yuba City, CA | $176,832 |
| City of Lincoln, NE | $105,121 |
| City of Mansfield, TX | $95,145 |
| City of Burleson, TX | $94,864 |
| City of New Orleans, LA | $88,956 |
| City of Johns Creek, GA | $86,129 |
| Town of Hilton Head Island, SC | $84,889 |
| City of Seguin, TX | $80,028 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Fire Chief | $119,500 |
| Firefighter | $83,048 |
| Fire Inspector | $83,566 |
| Fire Captain | $149,359 |
| Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician | $72,127 |
| Fire Marshal | $107,286 |
| Fire - Lieutenant | $104,340 |
| Fire Battalion Chief | $146,108 |
| Fire Fighter | $90,147 |
| Fire | $78,061 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Fire Apparatus Operator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $68,560 | 77 |
| California | $269,421 | 74 |
| Connecticut | $139,993 | 21 |
| Georgia | $64,257 | 62 |
| Kentucky | $69,846 | 1 |
| Louisiana | $88,956 | 144 |
| Maryland | $54,672 | 53 |
| Michigan | $57,181 | 22 |
| Nebraska | $105,121 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $55,974 | 26 |
| Nevada | $200,638 | 18 |
| Ohio | $65,637 | 146 |
| Oklahoma | $70,756 | 4 |
| South Carolina | $84,889 | 26 |
| South Dakota | $76,168 | 49 |
| Texas | $86,004 | 52 |
| Wyoming | $42,171 | 5 |
