First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay range in Roanoke
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $93,460 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Roanoke earn between $48,420 and $71,620.
- $48K10th
- $48K25th
- $58KMedian
- $72K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,970 | $5,248 | $30.27 |
| Median | $58,300 | $4,858 | $28.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,420 | $4,035 | $23.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,620 | $5,968 | $34.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay in Roanoke vs. Virginia and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Roanoke earn 33% less than the Virginia average ($93,750) and 35% less than the U.S. average ($96,930). At the median the gap is -38% against the U.S. median of $93,530.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $62,970 | $58,300 | $48,420 | $93,460 | 180 |
| Virginia | $93,750 | $97,780 | $59,510 | $124,780 | 3,300 |
| 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 Roanoke
On the average salary of $62,970, a single filer in Roanoke takes home about $49,970 a year, or $4,164 a month and $1,922 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Roanoke a good place for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Roanoke area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6), so the average $62,970 buys what about $67,263 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Roanoke ($47,140). A typical home costs $301,139, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in other Virginia cities
Roanoke ranks 5th of 5 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($101,930).
- Richmond$101,930
- Virginia Beach$88,700
- Charlottesville$76,430
- Harrisonburg$68,750
- Roanoke$62,970
All First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salaries in Virginia
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in Roanoke: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make an hour in Roanoke?
$30.28 an hour on average, and $28.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary in Roanoke?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers take-home pay in Roanoke?
About $49,970 a year ($4,164 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,970.
Do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers earn more in Roanoke than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% 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 Roanoke, VA (40220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.82, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.