First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay range in Lancaster
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,720 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Lancaster earn between $85,190 and $95,720.
- $66K10th
- $85K25th
- $85KMedian
- $96K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,520 | $7,377 | $42.56 |
| Median | $85,190 | $7,099 | $40.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,190 | $7,099 | $40.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,720 | $7,977 | $46.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay in Lancaster vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Lancaster earn 8% less than the Pennsylvania average ($96,250) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($96,930). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $93,530.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $88,520 | $85,190 | $66,210 | $95,720 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $96,250 | $101,050 | $70,510 | $121,800 | 1,340 |
| United States | $96,930 | $93,530 | $53,430 | $140,010 | 99,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary after taxes in Lancaster
On the average salary of $88,520, a single filer in Lancaster takes home about $68,386 a year, or $5,699 a month and $2,630 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Lancaster a good place for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lancaster area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.3), so the average $88,520 buys what about $90,090 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lancaster ($48,210). A typical home costs $388,207, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Lancaster ranks 4th of 8 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($109,770).
- Philadelphia$109,770
- York$98,240
- Pittsburgh$88,660
- Lancaster$88,520
- Erie$87,390
- Scranton$84,320
- Allentown$83,200
- Harrisburg$82,340
All First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salaries in Pennsylvania
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($390,450).
- Bakersfield, CA$390,450
- San Jose, CA$173,940
- Los Angeles, CA$172,750
- San Francisco, CA$158,360
- Riverside, CA$144,080
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by city
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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in Lancaster: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make an hour in Lancaster?
$42.56 an hour on average, and $40.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers take-home pay in Lancaster?
About $68,386 a year ($5,699 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,520. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers earn more in Lancaster than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($96,930).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-1021; area Lancaster, PA (29540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.22, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.22).
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