Firefighters don’t get into public service and risk their lives for the money, but some firefighters do earn more in certain locations due to demand. FireLink did the research and found five states that pay top dollar for firefighters.
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Highest Paying State #5
Nevada
Annual Mean Wage: $56,250
There are 2,030 firefighters in Nevada, which ranks as the fifth highest paying state for firefighters.
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Highest Paying State #4
New York
Annual Mean Wage: $59,400
There are 13,320 firefighters in New York, which ranks as the fourth highest paying state for firefighters.
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Highest Paying State #3
Washington
Annual Mean Wage: $62,950
There are 9,400 firefighters in, which ranks as the third highest paying state for firefighters.
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Highest Paying State #2
California
Annual Mean Wage: $66,950
There are 34,940 firefighters in California, which ranks as the second highest paying state for firefighters.
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Highest Paying State #1
New Jersey
Annual Mean Wage: $71,810
There are 5,360 firefighters in New Jersey, which ranks as the highest paying state for firefighters.
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Source: http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes332011.htm
