Firefighters (33-2011) in Eastern Workforce Development Area

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Firefighters (33-2011) in Eastern Workforce Development Area

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Eastern WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment		300
Mean wage		$28.02
Entry wage		$20.26
10th percentile wage		$17.63
50th percentile wage		$30.78
90th percentile wage		$35.63

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Public Administration	270	87.9%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Public Administration	270	$30.15

Firefighters (33-2011)

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$30.78		$29.68		$1.10
2022	$29.45	+4.5%	$28.40	+4.5%	$1.05
2021	$27.14	+8.5%	$26.17	+8.5%	$0.97
2020	$25.72	+5.5%	$24.80	+5.5%	$0.92
2019	$24.80	+3.7%	$23.91	+3.7%	$0.89
2018	$23.79	+4.3%	$22.94	+4.3%	$0.85
2017	$22.95	+3.6%	$22.13	+3.6%	$0.82
2016	$22.22	+3.3%	$21.43	+3.3%	$0.79
2015	$21.59	+3.0%	$20.81	+3.0%	$0.77
2014	$21.12	+2.2%	$20.37	+2.2%	$0.75
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$30.78		$25.89		$4.89
2022	$29.45	+4.5%	$25.03	+3.4%	$4.42
2021	$27.14	+8.5%	$23.68	+5.7%	$3.46
2020	$25.72	+5.5%	$22.87	+3.5%	$2.85
2019	$24.80	+3.7%	$22.22	+2.9%	$2.58
2018	$23.79	+4.3%	$21.57	+3.0%	$2.21
2017	$22.95	+3.6%	$20.96	+2.9%	$2.00
2016	$22.22	+3.3%	$20.47	+2.4%	$1.76
2015	$21.59	+3.0%	$19.95	+2.6%	$1.64
2014	$21.12	+2.2%	$19.53	+2.2%	$1.60

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$33.11	660
Eastern	$30.78	300

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$33.11	660
Eastern	$30.78	300


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