Firefighter salary in Boston Metro Area, MA

Average salary
$91,000/yr
Based on 901 income tax records
$45,000
$151,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$68K
 
$84K
 
$95K
 
$97K
 
$100K
$45,000
$151,500
How much do Firefighters make?
The average total salary for a Firefighter is $91,000 per year. This is based on data from 901 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Firefighter and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Firefighter salary can vary between $45,000 to $151,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Firefighter salary by location

Firefighter salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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City Of Boston, Suffolk County, MA
90 income tax records
$127,000/yr
$46K – $172K
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City Of Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA
12 income tax records
$115,000/yr
$85K – $163K
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City Of Brockton, Plymouth County, MA
24 income tax records
$94,500/yr
$85K – $146K
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City Of Quincy Ma, Plymouth County, MA
27 income tax records
$93,000/yr
$55K – $138K
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City Of Lowell City Auditors Off, Middlesex County, MA
19 income tax records
$93,000/yr
$57K – $140K
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City Of Haverhill, Essex County, MA
13 income tax records
$91,500/yr
$71K – $121K
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Town Of Billerica, Middlesex County, MA
10 income tax records
$90,500/yr
$70K – $100K
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Town Of Arlington, Middlesex County, MA
13 income tax records
$87,000/yr
$59K – $129K
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City Of Lynn, Essex County, MA
13 income tax records
$85,500/yr
$67K – $111K
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City Of Salem Ma, Essex County, MA
12 income tax records
$82,500/yr
$53K – $108K
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Town Of Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA
18 income tax records
$61,000/yr
$44K – $85K

Firefighter demographics in Boston Metro Area, MA

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41% are single
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59% are married
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50% have kids
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68% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Firefighters in Boston Metro Area, MA

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The average salary for a firefighter in Boston Metro Area, MA is $91,000 per year. Firefighter salaries in Boston Metro Area, MA can vary between $45,000 to $151,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 901 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as firefighter.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for firefighters near Boston Metro Area, MA: City of Boston ($127,000 a year), City of Cambridge ($115,000 a year), and City of Brockton ($94,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for firefighters near Boston Metro Area, MA: Dorchester Center, MA ($128,500 a year), Hyde Park, MA ($112,500 a year), and West Roxbury, MA ($111,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.