What is the salary of a Fire Capt? In the United States, a Fire Capt earns an average salary of $80,508. The salary range for a Fire Capt is usually between $57,319 and $116,131 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $156,975. The highest Fire Capt salary in the United States was $214,738. The average hourly pay for a Fire Capt is $38.71.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Fire Capt salary are California, with an average salary of $226,706, followed by Washington, with an average salary of $184,025, and Nevada, with an average salary of $161,186. Employers paying the highest salary for a Fire Capt job are City of Bellevue (WA), Clearcreek Township (OH) and City of Madison (WI).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| City of Bellevue, WA | $173,483 |
| Clearcreek Township, OH | $108,104 |
| City of Madison, WI | $73,920 |
| City of Johnstown, PA | $57,781 |
| 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 Capt and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $226,706 | 12 |
| Connecticut | $78,155 | 4 |
| Georgia | $86,497 | 22 |
| Iowa | $62,935 | 4 |
| Indiana | $94,196 | 1 |
| Maine | $27,970 | 1 |
| Michigan | $73,765 | 5 |
| New Jersey | $146,450 | 109 |
| New Mexico | $74,198 | 3 |
| Nevada | $161,186 | 51 |
| Ohio | $110,537 | 7 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,781 | 7 |
| Texas | $78,488 | 6 |
| Virginia | $67,718 | 6 |
| Washington | $184,025 | 4 |
| Wisconsin | $89,070 | 10 |
| West Virginia | $59,452 | 1 |
