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Firefighter Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$35.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,405/year ($4,700/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,940 Firefighter jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Firefighter salary of $72,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,405 — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
| Gross (median) | $72,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,186 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,569 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,640 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,405 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,700 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Massachusetts?
- The median Firefighter salary in Massachusetts is $72,800 per year ($35.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,800 and $80,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $72,800, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $56,405 per year ($4,700 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 11,940 Firefighter jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.