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Fire Fighting Supervisors in Georgia
Considering a career as a Fire Fighting Supervisor in Georgia?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Fire Fighting Supervisors in Georgia are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Fire Fighting Supervisors in Georgia is growing faster than average.
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Fire Fighting Supervisors in Georgia earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Fire Fighting Supervisor Career?
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Natural Resource Management
- Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
- Fire Protection
- Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Services Administration
- Fire Science
- Other Fire Protection
How Many Fire Fighting Supervisors Work in Georgia?
In 2018, there were 2,620 Fire Fighting Supervisors working in the state.
There were 1,730 Fire Fighting Supervisors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 890 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,080 Fire Fighting Supervisors working in it, which means Georgia has more Fire Fighting Supervisors than average.
Job Projections for Georgia
Jobs for Fire Fighting Supervisors in this state are growing at a rate of 10.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.1%.
Georgia Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 140 annual job openings, and a total of 1,940 jobs for Georgia Fire Fighting Supervisors in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 4,400 annual jobs and 63,300 total jobs in 2026.
What do Fire Fighting Supervisors Make in Georgia?
In 2018 wages for Fire Fighting Supervisors ranged from $36,270 to $86,310 with $59,560 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $17.44 to $41.5. The median hourly rate was $28.63.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $27.69 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.94.
The median salary in Georgia is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Georgia Metros for Fire Fighting Supervisors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Fire Fighting Supervisors.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 1,690 | $63,620 |
| Savannah, GA | 110 | $47,120 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 70 | $55,260 |
| Albany, GA | 60 | $49,380 |
| Valdosta, GA | 60 | $42,860 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | 50 | $62,340 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 40 | $72,060 |
| Dalton, GA | 40 | $48,490 |
Top States for Fire Fighting Supervisors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Fire Fighting Supervisors work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4,240 | $79,680 |
| New York | 4,010 | $107,050 |
| Texas | 3,770 | $74,710 |
| Illinois | 3,450 | $94,220 |
| Massachusetts | 3,010 | $81,450 |
| California | 2,880 | $124,130 |
| Georgia | 2,620 | $59,560 |
| Ohio | 2,590 | $71,040 |
| Washington | 2,510 | $100,900 |
| Tennessee | 2,180 | $57,410 |
| Arizona | 2,150 | $68,870 |
| Virginia | 2,070 | $77,650 |
| Louisiana | 1,890 | $60,200 |
| Maryland | 1,670 | $93,310 |
| North Carolina | 1,620 | $59,000 |
| New Jersey | 1,600 | $118,430 |
| Kansas | 1,340 | $57,150 |
| Colorado | 1,300 | $86,140 |
| South Carolina | 1,280 | $55,610 |
| Missouri | 1,160 | $77,550 |
Below are the states where Fire Fighting Supervisors get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $124,130 |
| New Jersey | $118,430 |
| New York | $107,050 |
| Washington | $100,900 |
| Nevada | $95,040 |
| Illinois | $94,220 |
| Maryland | $93,310 |
| Hawaii | $92,430 |
| Connecticut | $88,220 |
| Oregon | $87,530 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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