The salary statistics and trend of firefighters in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare firefighters salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,840 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $35,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $47,090 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,920 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,200 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for firefighters in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) firefighters is $79,200. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,090. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent firefighters is $29,840.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of firefighters in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $47,090 | -9.24% | -25.40% |
| 2016 | $51,440 | 9.56% | - |
| 2015 | $46,520 | -9.39% | - |
| 2014 | $50,890 | -15.76% | - |
| 2013 | $58,910 | -0.24% | - |
| 2012 | $59,050 | - | - |
The average salaries of firefighters in seven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of firefighters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
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