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

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

How does experience change A Firefighter Trainee's salary?

A Firefighter Trainee's salary grows with experience: a Fire Fighter I (1-3 years)earns $46,863, a Firefighter Trainee (3-5 years)earns $64,928, a Fire Captain (5+ years)earns $88,437,

What are the highest paying states for a Firefighter Trainee?

Firefighter Trainee salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Firefighter Trainee roles are District of Columbia $71,546, California $71,275, Massachusetts $70,325. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Firefighter Trainee roles make?

Salaries for Firefighter Trainee level roles vary by specialization: Firefighter Engineer: $76,081; Industrial Firefighter: $63,507; Volunteer Firefighter: $62,458; Firefighter: $62,312; Probationary Firefighter: $61,505.

Firefighter Trainee Salary in Delaware

How much does a Firefighter Trainee make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Firefighter Trainee in Delaware is $65,440 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,744
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,109 to $72,404
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,345

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Firefighter Trainee Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,404	$6,034	$1,392	$35
Average	$65,440	$5,453	$1,258	$31
25th Percentile	$59,109	$4,926	$1,137	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Firefighter Trainee Salaries

A Firefighter Trainee'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 Do Firefighter Trainee 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 Firefighter Trainees. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,546.
California: $71,275.
Massachusetts: $70,325.

District of Columbia $71,546 California $71,275 Massachusetts $70,325 Washington $70,067 New Jersey $70,041 Alaska $69,950 Connecticut $69,059 New York $68,697

Hawaii $67,540 Rhode Island $66,997 Maryland $66,629 Minnesota $66,125 Colorado $65,931 Illinois $65,866 Oregon $65,621 Delaware $65,440

New Hampshire $65,326 Virginia $65,072 Pennsylvania $64,329 Nevada $63,954 North Dakota $63,831 Michigan $63,637 Wisconsin $63,566 Vermont $63,424

Texas $63,030 Maine $63,004 Arizona $62,965 Ohio $62,920 Georgia $62,325 Indiana $62,028 Wyoming $61,970 Utah $61,879

Iowa $61,841 Kansas $61,530 Louisiana $61,440 North Carolina $61,408 Missouri $61,395 Florida $61,143 Montana $61,007 Nebraska $60,878

Kentucky $60,807 South Carolina $60,548 Tennessee $60,387 Idaho $60,322 New Mexico $59,850 Oklahoma $59,747 Alabama $59,366 South Dakota $58,726

Arkansas $58,377 West Virginia $58,190 Mississippi $57,627

Top Paying Cities for Firefighter Trainees

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: $65,145
Little Creek: $65,622
Magnolia: $65,528

Lincoln, DE $65,145 Little Creek, DE $65,622 Magnolia, DE $65,528 Milford, DE $65,311 Marydel, DE $65,418 Millsboro, DE $64,872 Millville, DE $64,972 Milton, DE $65,085

Nassau, DE $65,132 Ocean View, DE $64,961 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,086 Seaford, DE $65,123 Selbyville, DE $64,853 Smyrna, DE $65,667 Viola, DE $65,365 Woodside, DE $65,541

Bear, DE $65,390 Newark, DE $65,365 Claymont, DE $65,499 Delaware City, DE $65,430 Hockessin, DE $65,359 Kirkwood, DE $65,418 Middletown, DE $65,443 Montchanin, DE $65,374

New Castle, DE $65,384 Odessa, DE $65,476 Port Penn, DE $65,519 Rockland, DE $65,381 Saint Georges, DE $65,423 Townsend, DE $65,523 Winterthur, DE $65,388 Lewes, DE $65,110

Wilmington, DE $65,362 Dover, DE $65,622 Dover Afb, DE $65,276 Bethany Beach, DE $64,893 Bethel, DE $64,960 Bridgeville, DE $65,113 Camden Wyoming, DE $65,437 Cheswold, DE $65,601

Clayton, DE $65,603 Dagsboro, DE $64,847 Delmar, DE $64,743 Ellendale, DE $64,940 Felton, DE $65,306 Fenwick Island, DE $64,862 Frankford, DE $64,749 Frederica, DE $65,370

Georgetown, DE $64,823 Greenwood, DE $65,123 Harbeson, DE $64,892 Harrington, DE $65,223 Hartly, DE $65,426 Houston, DE $65,130 Kenton, DE $65,606 Laurel, DE $64,784

Yorklyn, DE $65,379

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

Understanding how a Firefighter Trainee'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.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$59,109

Average $65,440/year

$72,404

$4,926

Average $5,453/month

$6,034

$1,137

Average $1,258/week

$1,392

$28

Average $31/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,404	$6,034	$1,392	$35
Average	$65,440	$5,453	$1,258	$31
25th Percentile	$59,109	$4,926	$1,137	$28

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