What is the salary of a Fire Fighter/lieutenant? In the United States, a Fire Fighter/lieutenant earns an average salary of $154,384. The salary range for a Fire Fighter/lieutenant is usually between $146,663 and $164,709 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $181,821. The highest Fire Fighter/lieutenant salary in the United States was $205,168. The average hourly pay for a Fire Fighter/lieutenant is $74.22.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Fire Fighter/lieutenant salary are Washington, with an average salary of $160,028, followed by Maryland, with an average salary of $123,406, and Texas, with an average salary of $82,003. Employers paying the highest salary for a Fire Fighter/lieutenant job are Lacey Fire District 3 (WA) and City of Kennedale (TX).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Lacey Fire District 3, WA | $160,028 |
| City of Kennedale, TX | $85,987 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Fire Chief | $114,365 |
| Firefighter | $89,389 |
| Fire Inspector | $71,866 |
| Fire Captain | $111,681 |
| Fire Marshal | $107,910 |
| Fire - Lieutenant | $115,930 |
| Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician | $93,361 |
| Fire Battalion Chief | $133,226 |
| Fire Fighter | $92,163 |
| Fire | $78,968 |
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| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $39,237 | 1 |
| Maryland | $123,406 | 8 |
| Texas | $82,003 | 1 |
| Washington | $160,028 | 20 |