Firefighter salary in Massachusetts

Average salary
$86,000/yr
Based on 1,252 income tax records
$44,000
$146,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$69K
 
$80K
 
$89K
 
$93K
 
$99K
$44,000
$146,500
How much do Firefighters make?
The average total salary for a Firefighter is $86,000 per year. This is based on data from 1,252 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Firefighter and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Firefighter salary can vary between $44,000 to $146,500 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, Massachusetts
115 income tax records
$124,500/yr
$47K – $175K
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City Of Cambridge, Massachusetts
18 income tax records
$110,000/yr
$85K – $162K
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City Of Somerville, Massachusetts
11 income tax records
$102,000/yr
$77K – $135K
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City Of Brockton, Massachusetts
29 income tax records
$94,500/yr
$81K – $147K
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City Of Waltham, Massachusetts
13 income tax records
$94,000/yr
$76K – $125K
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City Of Lowell City Auditors Off, Massachusetts
19 income tax records
$93,000/yr
$57K – $140K
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City Of Haverhill, Massachusetts
14 income tax records
$92,500/yr
$71K – $121K
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City Of Quincy Ma, Massachusetts
30 income tax records
$91,500/yr
$58K – $134K
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Town Of Brookline School, Massachusetts
12 income tax records
$91,000/yr
$69K – $145K
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Town Of Billerica, Massachusetts
10 income tax records
$90,500/yr
$70K – $100K
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City Of Newton, Massachusetts
16 income tax records
$89,500/yr
$46K – $150K
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US Department Of Defense, Massachusetts
13 income tax records
$86,500/yr
$71K – $109K
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Town Of Arlington, Massachusetts
14 income tax records
$83,500/yr
$59K – $129K
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City Of Salem Ma, Massachusetts
12 income tax records
$82,500/yr
$53K – $108K
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City Of Lynn, Massachusetts
14 income tax records
$82,500/yr
$67K – $111K
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City Of Worcester, Massachusetts
42 income tax records
$80,500/yr
$65K – $115K
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Town Of Framingham, Massachusetts
13 income tax records
$78,500/yr
$65K – $92K
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City Of Taunton, Massachusetts
16 income tax records
$77,500/yr
$64K – $108K
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City Of Peabody, Massachusetts
10 income tax records
$76,000/yr
$58K – $98K
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City Of Chicopee, Massachusetts
17 income tax records
$74,500/yr
$61K – $89K
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City Of New Bedford, Massachusetts
17 income tax records
$74,500/yr
$63K – $113K
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Town Of Weymouth, Massachusetts
12 income tax records
$69,000/yr
$44K – $113K
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City Of Fall River, Massachusetts
12 income tax records
$65,000/yr
$58K – $72K
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City Of Springfield, Massachusetts
31 income tax records
$64,500/yr
$52K – $78K
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Town Of Plymouth, Massachusetts
20 income tax records
$61,000/yr
$44K – $85K
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City Of Pittsfield, Massachusetts
16 income tax records
$60,000/yr
$41K – $104K
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City Of Holyoke, Massachusetts
15 income tax records
$52,500/yr
$45K – $79K

Firefighter demographics in Massachusetts

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44% are single
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56% are married
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50% have kids
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69% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Firefighters in Massachusetts

1,252 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a firefighter in Massachusetts is $86,000 per year. Firefighter salaries in Massachusetts can vary between $44,000 to $146,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,252 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as firefighter.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for firefighters in Massachusetts: City of Boston ($124,500 a year), City of Cambridge ($110,000 a year), and City of Somerville ($102,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for firefighters in Massachusetts: 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.