First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay in Virginia

In Virginia, the median pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers is $47.01 an hour ($97,780 a year). About 3,300 people work in this job there.

$47.01Median hourly pay
$74,460–$115,610Middle half of workers, yearly
3,300People in this job in Virginia

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($93,530). Virginia ranks 14th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Virginia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$28.61$59,510
25% of workers$35.80$74,460
Half of workers (median)$47.01$97,780
75% of workers$55.58$115,610
90% of workers$59.99$124,780

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay in Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Richmond$100,210500
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$87,530730
Charlottesville$69,68070
Harrisonburg$63,55060
Roanoke$58,300180

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,600 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Battalion ChiefChiefCrew BossDeputy Fire MarshalEngine BossEngine CaptainFire Battalion ChiefFire CaptainFire ChiefFire Department Battalion ChiefFire Department CaptainFire Lieutenant

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.