How much firefighters are paid in every US state

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Firefighters' pay varies by state.

• Firefighters are a part of the bedrock of their communities.
• The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data on the salaries of firefighters.
• Firefighter salaries vary widely across states.

Firefighters put their lives on the line for their communities every day.

Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment Statistics program, Business Insider identified the median annual salaries of firefighters and the first-line supervisors of firefighters in almost every US state as of May 2017.

Complimentary Tech Event

Transform talent with learning that works

Capability development is critical for businesses who want to push the envelope of innovation.Discover how business leaders are strategizing around building talent capabilities and empowering employee transformation.Know More

We also noted the overall range of firefighters' pay in each state, ranging from the low-end 10th percentile to the high-end 90th percentile of salaries.