What are the main factors that influence a Junior Firefighter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Junior Firefighter?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Junior Firefighter roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Junior Firefighter's salary?

A Junior Firefighter's salary grows with experience: a Traffic Clerk I (1-3 years)earns $51,673, a Junior Firefighter (3-5 years)earns $56,955, a Traffic Clerk III (5-7 years)earns $71,322, a Traffic Supervisor (7+ years)earns $86,507, a Traffic Manager (7+ years)earns $111,865,

What are the highest paying states for a Junior Firefighter?

Junior Firefighter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Firefighter roles are District of Columbia $61,120, California $60,888, Massachusetts $60,076. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Junior Firefighter roles make?

Salaries for Junior Firefighter level roles vary by specialization: Firefighter Engineer: $76,078; Firefighter Trainee: $64,633; Industrial Firefighter: $63,520; Volunteer Firefighter: $62,471; Firefighter: $62,325.

Junior Firefighter Salary in Delaware

How much does a Junior Firefighter make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Firefighter in Delaware is $55,903 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Junior Firefighter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,989
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,853 to $62,229
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,255

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Junior Firefighter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,229	$5,186	$1,197	$30
Average	$55,903	$4,659	$1,075	$27
25th Percentile	$50,853	$4,238	$978	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Firefighter Salaries

A Junior Firefighter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Junior Firefighter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Firefighter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $51,673
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,955
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,322
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,507
Expert (over 8 years): $111,865

Levels	Salary
Traffic C... Level Junior Firefighter	$51,673
Junior Fi... Level Junior Firefighter	$56,955
Traffic C... Level Junior Firefighter	$71,322
Traffic S... Level Junior Firefighter	$86,507
Traffic M... Level Junior Firefighter	$111,865

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How Do Junior Firefighter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Junior Firefighters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,120.
California: $60,888.
Massachusetts: $60,076.

District of Columbia $61,120 California $60,888 Massachusetts $60,076 Washington $59,856 New Jersey $59,833 Alaska $59,756 Connecticut $58,994 New York $58,685

Hawaii $57,697 Rhode Island $57,233 Maryland $56,919 Minnesota $56,488 Colorado $56,323 Illinois $56,267 Oregon $56,058 Delaware $55,903

New Hampshire $55,806 Virginia $55,588 Pennsylvania $54,954 Nevada $54,633 North Dakota $54,529 Michigan $54,363 Wisconsin $54,302 Vermont $54,181

Texas $53,844 Maine $53,822 Arizona $53,789 Ohio $53,750 Georgia $53,242 Indiana $52,988 Wyoming $52,939 Utah $52,861

Iowa $52,828 Kansas $52,563 Louisiana $52,486 North Carolina $52,458 Missouri $52,447 Florida $52,232 Montana $52,116 Nebraska $52,006

Kentucky $51,945 South Carolina $51,724 Tennessee $51,586 Idaho $51,531 New Mexico $51,128 Oklahoma $51,040 Alabama $50,714 South Dakota $50,168

Arkansas $49,869 West Virginia $49,709 Mississippi $49,229

Top Paying Cities for Junior Firefighters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $55,651
Little Creek: $56,059
Magnolia: $55,978

Lincoln, DE $55,651 Little Creek, DE $56,059 Magnolia, DE $55,978 Milford, DE $55,793 Marydel, DE $55,884 Millsboro, DE $55,418 Millville, DE $55,503 Milton, DE $55,599

Nassau, DE $55,640 Ocean View, DE $55,494 Rehoboth Beach, DE $55,601 Seaford, DE $55,632 Selbyville, DE $55,402 Smyrna, DE $56,097 Viola, DE $55,839 Woodside, DE $55,989

Bear, DE $55,860 Newark, DE $55,839 Claymont, DE $55,953 Delaware City, DE $55,895 Hockessin, DE $55,834 Kirkwood, DE $55,884 Middletown, DE $55,906 Montchanin, DE $55,847

New Castle, DE $55,855 Odessa, DE $55,933 Port Penn, DE $55,971 Rockland, DE $55,852 Saint Georges, DE $55,888 Townsend, DE $55,974 Winterthur, DE $55,859 Lewes, DE $55,621

Wilmington, DE $55,837 Dover, DE $56,059 Dover Afb, DE $55,763 Bethany Beach, DE $55,436 Bethel, DE $55,493 Bridgeville, DE $55,624 Camden Wyoming, DE $55,901 Cheswold, DE $56,041

Clayton, DE $56,042 Dagsboro, DE $55,397 Delmar, DE $55,308 Ellendale, DE $55,476 Felton, DE $55,788 Fenwick Island, DE $55,409 Frankford, DE $55,312 Frederica, DE $55,843

Georgetown, DE $55,376 Greenwood, DE $55,633 Harbeson, DE $55,435 Harrington, DE $55,718 Hartly, DE $55,891 Houston, DE $55,638 Kenton, DE $56,045 Laurel, DE $55,343

Yorklyn, DE $55,851

Junior Firefighter Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Junior Firefighter roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Junior Firefighter positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Junior Firefighter as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Junior Firefighter

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$67,084	$32.0	20%
Biotechnology	$67,084	$32.0	20%
Business Services	$67,084	$32.0	20%
Chemicals	$67,084	$32.0	20%
Construction	$67,084	$32.0	20%

Junior Firefighter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Firefighter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$50,853

Average $55,903/year

$62,229

$4,238

Average $4,659/month

$5,186

$978

Average $1,075/week

$1,197

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,229	$5,186	$1,197	$30
Average	$55,903	$4,659	$1,075	$27
25th Percentile	$50,853	$4,238	$978	$24

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