What is the salary of a Firefighter Lieutenant? In the United States, a Firefighter Lieutenant earns an average salary of $87,717. The salary range for a Firefighter Lieutenant is usually between $73,474 and $126,252 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $156,905. The highest Firefighter Lieutenant salary in the United States was $238,032. The average hourly pay for a Firefighter Lieutenant is $42.17.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Firefighter Lieutenant salary are Maryland, with an average salary of $142,040, followed by Illinois, with an average salary of $99,847, and Massachusetts, with an average salary of $98,308. Employers paying the highest salary for a Firefighter Lieutenant job are Howard County (MD), City of Leominster (MA) and Town of Walpole (MA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Howard County, MD | $142,255 |
| City of Leominster, MA | $137,614 |
| Town of Walpole, MA | $110,435 |
| City of Freeport, TX | $95,642 |
| Massachusetts National Guard, MA | $95,272 |
| Indianapolis Airport Authority, IN | $92,035 |
| Town of Ponce Inlet, FL | $91,399 |
| Adjutant General, OH | $83,664 |
| City of Clovis, NM | $80,292 |
| Clay County, FL | $76,717 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Firefighter | $83,048 |
| Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician | $72,127 |
| Firefighter Captain | $94,263 |
| Firefighter - Probationary | $40,254 |
| Firefighter Recruit | $47,727 |
| Firefighters | $74,635 |
| Firefighter/Engineer | $70,752 |
| Firefighter Trainee | $23,626 |
| Firefighter/ems | $73,266 |
| Firefighter/Medic | $63,981 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Firefighter Lieutenant and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $44,495 | 6 |
| California | $35,622 | 8 |
| Florida | $77,191 | 63 |
| Georgia | $42,033 | 29 |
| Illinois | $99,847 | 12 |
| Indiana | $69,522 | 18 |
| Kansas | $83,833 | 4 |
| Kentucky | $12 | 7 |
| Massachusetts | $98,308 | 19 |
| Maryland | $142,040 | 66 |
| Michigan | $4,191 | 4 |
| Minnesota | $93,799 | 6 |
| Mississippi | $40,976 | 29 |
| New Jersey | $91,635 | 13 |
| New Mexico | $73,606 | 4 |
| Ohio | $65,738 | 10 |
| Oklahoma | $58,266 | 6 |
| Oregon | $54,816 | 3 |
| Tennessee | $43,098 | 7 |
| Texas | $70,651 | 9 |
| Virginia | $49,728 | 2 |
| Vermont | $4,543 | 2 |
| Washington | $53,517 | 2 |
| Wisconsin | $99,345 | 10 |
