What are the main factors that influence a Fire Control Specialist'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 Fire Control Specialist?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Fire Control Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Fire Control Specialist's salary?

A Fire Control Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $58,781 for beginners, reaching about $62,667 at mid-level, and approach $63,139 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Fire Control Specialist?

Fire Control Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fire Control Specialist roles are District of Columbia $73,222, California $72,944, Massachusetts $71,972. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fire Control Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Fire Control Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Senior Financial Control Specialist: $121,987; Fire Protection Specialist: $112,451; certified fire protection specialist: $69,047; Fire Prevention Specialist: $68,301; Fire Prevention Engineer: $68,253.

Fire Control Specialist Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Fire Control Specialist make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fire Control Specialist in New Mexico is $61,252 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Fire Control Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,228
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,527 to $68,044
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,315

10% $50,315

50% (Median) $61,252

90% $74,228

Fire Control Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,044	$5,670	$1,309	$33
Average	$61,252	$5,104	$1,178	$29
25th Percentile	$55,527	$4,627	$1,068	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Fire Control Specialist Salaries

A Fire Control Specialist'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 Fire Control Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fire Control Specialist'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): $58,781
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,025
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,667
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,950
Expert (over 8 years): $63,139

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Fire Control Specialist	less than 1 year	$58,781
Early Career Level Fire Control Specialist	1-2 years	$60,025
Mid-Level Level Fire Control Specialist	2-4 years	$62,667
Senior-Level Level Fire Control Specialist	5-8 years	$62,950
Expert Level Fire Control Specialist	over 8 years	$63,139

How Do Fire Control Specialist 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 Fire Control Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,222.
California: $72,944.
Massachusetts: $71,972.

District of Columbia $73,222 California $72,944 Massachusetts $71,972 Washington $71,707 New Jersey $71,681 Alaska $71,588 Connecticut $70,676 New York $70,305

Hawaii $69,122 Rhode Island $68,566 Maryland $68,189 Minnesota $67,673 Colorado $67,475 Illinois $67,409 Oregon $67,157 Delaware $66,972

New Hampshire $66,856 Virginia $66,595 Pennsylvania $65,835 Nevada $65,451 North Dakota $65,326 Michigan $65,127 Wisconsin $65,054 Vermont $64,909

Texas $64,506 Maine $64,479 Arizona $64,439 Ohio $64,393 Georgia $63,785 Indiana $63,480 Wyoming $63,421 Utah $63,328

Iowa $63,289 Kansas $62,971 Louisiana $62,879 North Carolina $62,846 Missouri $62,832 Florida $62,574 Montana $62,436 Nebraska $62,303

Kentucky $62,231 South Carolina $61,966 Tennessee $61,801 Idaho $61,735 New Mexico $61,252 Oklahoma $61,146 Alabama $60,756 South Dakota $60,101

Arkansas $59,744 West Virginia $59,552 Mississippi $58,977

Top Paying Cities for Fire Control Specialist

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:

Algodones: $61,904
Belen: $61,559
Bernalillo: $62,014

Algodones, NM $61,904

Belen, NM $61,559

Bernalillo, NM $62,014

Bluewater, NM $60,712

Bosque, NM $61,107

Casa Blanca, NM $61,245

Cedar Crest, NM $62,065

Cedarvale, NM $59,632

Cerrillos, NM $61,949

Claunch, NM $59,411

Coyote, NM $61,036

Cuba, NM $60,938

Cubero, NM $61,381

Edgewood, NM $61,788

Estancia, NM $61,051

Gallina, NM $60,717

Counselor, NM $60,755

Grants, NM $60,642

Milan, NM $60,885

Isleta, NM $62,120

Jarales, NM $61,500

Jemez Pueblo, NM $61,606

Jemez Springs, NM $61,416

Laguna, NM $61,681

La Jara, NM $60,870

La Joya, NM $60,729

Lindrith, NM $60,656

Los Lunas, NM $61,885

Mcintosh, NM $61,387

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $60,979

Moriarty, NM $61,181

Mountainair, NM $60,521

Nageezi, NM $60,674

New Laguna, NM $61,351

Paguate, NM $61,393

Pena Blanca, NM $62,078

Peralta, NM $61,983

Placitas, NM $62,015

Ponderosa, NM $61,528

Prewitt, NM $60,693

Regina, NM $60,735

Sandia Park, NM $61,909

Corrales, NM $62,143

San Fidel, NM $61,020

San Rafael, NM $60,760

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $61,910

San Ysidro, NM $61,827

Stanley, NM $61,172

Tijeras, NM $61,917

Tome, NM $61,803

Torreon, NM $61,597

Veguita, NM $61,102

Willard, NM $60,412

Youngsville, NM $61,053

Bosque Farms, NM $62,097

Clines Corners, NM $60,803

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $61,957

Cochiti Lake, NM $62,037

Albuquerque, NM $62,178

Kirtland Afb, NM $62,178

Rio Rancho, NM $62,076

Gallup, NM $60,781

Brimhall, NM $60,609

Church Rock, NM $60,637

Continental Divide, NM $60,594

Crownpoint, NM $60,645

Fence Lake, NM $60,374

Fort Wingate, NM $60,616

Gamerco, NM $60,718

Mentmore, NM $60,624

Mexican Springs, NM $60,617

Ramah, NM $60,506

Rehoboth, NM $60,657

Thoreau, NM $60,661

Tohatchi, NM $60,605

Vanderwagen, NM $60,617

Zuni, NM $60,602

Navajo, NM $60,685

Jamestown, NM $60,534

Pinehill, NM $60,459

Sheep Springs, NM $60,671

Smith Lake, NM $60,897

Yatahey, NM $60,649

Farmington, NM $60,940

Aztec, NM $61,053

Blanco, NM $60,768

Bloomfield, NM $60,696

Flora Vista, NM $61,003

Fruitland, NM $60,622

Kirtland, NM $61,004

La Plata, NM $61,026

Navajo Dam, NM $60,999

Shiprock, NM $60,914

Waterflow, NM $60,883

Newcomb, NM $60,633

Sanostee, NM $60,672

Santa Fe, NM $62,495

Abiquiu, NM $60,786

Alcalde, NM $61,844

Amalia, NM $60,693

Arroyo Hondo, NM $60,608

Arroyo Seco, NM $60,678

Canjilon, NM $60,598

Canones, NM $61,150

Carson, NM $60,840

Cebolla, NM $60,633

Cerro, NM $60,651

Chama, NM $60,899

Chamisal, NM $61,680

Chimayo, NM $62,114

Cordova, NM $62,008

Costilla, NM $60,948

Taos Ski Valley, NM $60,485

Dixon, NM $61,622

Dulce, NM $60,898

El Prado, NM $60,731

El Rito, NM $61,010

Embudo, NM $61,305

Espanola, NM $62,038

Glorieta, NM $62,254

Hernandez, NM $61,461

Ilfeld, NM $61,680

La Madera, NM $60,903

Lamy, NM $62,017

Llano, NM $61,555

Los Alamos, NM $62,164

White Rock, NM $62,281

Medanales, NM $61,530

Ojo Caliente, NM $61,168

Los Ojos, NM $60,750

Pecos, NM $62,061

Penasco, NM $61,327

Petaca, NM $60,542

Questa, NM $60,715

Ranchos De Taos, NM $61,036

Red River, NM $60,542

Ribera, NM $60,932

Rowe, NM $61,738

San Cristobal, NM $60,540

San Jose, NM $61,586

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $61,887

Santa Cruz, NM $62,092

Serafina, NM $60,778

Taos, NM $60,696

Tererro, NM $62,259

Tesuque, NM $62,495

Tierra Amarilla, NM $60,696

Trampas, NM $61,276

Tres Piedras, NM $60,525

Truchas, NM $61,835

Vadito, NM $61,246

Valdez, NM $60,586

Vallecitos, NM $60,538

Velarde, NM $61,528

Villanueva, NM $60,814

Spaceport City, NM $59,574

Las Vegas, NM $60,298

Angel Fire, NM $60,476

Anton Chico, NM $60,194

Buena Vista, NM $60,747

Chacon, NM $60,790

Cimarron, NM $60,382

Cleveland, NM $61,221

Eagle Nest, NM $60,427

Guadalupita, NM $60,696

Holman, NM $61,065

La Loma, NM $60,093

Maxwell, NM $60,402

Miami, NM $60,272

Mills, NM $60,057

Montezuma, NM $61,532

Mora, NM $61,307

Mosquero, NM $60,005

Ocate, NM $60,337

Ojo Feliz, NM $60,496

Rainsville, NM $60,761

Raton, NM $60,554

Rociada, NM $61,563

Roy, NM $60,071

Sapello, NM $61,028

Solano, NM $59,997

Springer, NM $60,245

Ute Park, NM $60,410

Valmora, NM $60,247

Wagon Mound, NM $60,179

Watrous, NM $60,268

Socorro, NM $60,128

Aragon, NM $60,310

Datil, NM $60,061

Lemitar, NM $60,408

Luna, NM $60,417

Magdalena, NM $60,066

Pie Town, NM $60,266

Polvadera, NM $60,553

Quemado, NM $60,391

Reserve, NM $60,283

San Acacia, NM $60,653

San Antonio, NM $59,796

Truth Or Consequences, NM $59,783

Arrey, NM $59,773

Caballo, NM $59,814

Derry, NM $59,510

Elephant Butte, NM $59,938

Garfield, NM $59,337

Hatch, NM $58,386

Monticello, NM $59,780

Rincon, NM $58,050

Salem, NM $59,152

Williamsburg, NM $59,858

Winston, NM $59,823

Las Cruces, NM $57,290

White Sands Missile Range, NM $57,478

Santa Teresa, NM $57,896

Playas, NM $60,059

Animas, NM $60,207

Anthony, NM $57,882

Arenas Valley, NM $60,100

Bayard, NM $60,045

Berino, NM $57,620

Buckhorn, NM $60,107

Santa Clara, NM $60,150

Chamberino, NM $57,680

Cliff, NM $60,038

Columbus, NM $59,876

Deming, NM $59,890

Dona Ana, NM $57,292

Fairacres, NM $57,464

Faywood, NM $59,862

Fort Bayard, NM $60,093

Gila, NM $59,949

Glenwood, NM $59,996

Hachita, NM $59,876

Hanover, NM $59,889

Hillsboro, NM $59,766

Hurley, NM $60,005

La Mesa, NM $58,386

Lordsburg, NM $60,015

Mesilla, NM $57,292

Mesilla Park, NM $57,298

Mesquite, NM $57,347

Mimbres, NM $59,936

Mule Creek, NM $60,098

Organ, NM $57,328

Pinos Altos, NM $60,036

Radium Springs, NM $57,315

Redrock, NM $59,884

Rodeo, NM $60,283

San Miguel, NM $57,325

Silver City, NM $60,037

Sunland Park, NM $57,588

Tyrone, NM $60,215

Vado, NM $57,370

Chaparral, NM $58,093

Clovis, NM $59,922

Cannon Afb, NM $59,790

Broadview, NM $59,747

Causey, NM $59,645

Crossroads, NM $59,503

Dora, NM $59,786

Elida, NM $59,538

Floyd, NM $59,683

Fort Sumner, NM $59,635

Grady, NM $59,804

House, NM $59,757

Kenna, NM $59,539

Lingo, NM $59,641

Melrose, NM $59,766

Milnesand, NM $59,515

Pep, NM $59,597

Portales, NM $59,815

Rogers, NM $59,613

Saint Vrain, NM $59,805

Taiban, NM $59,614

Texico, NM $59,828

Yeso, NM $59,398

Roswell, NM $59,467

Artesia, NM $59,585

Caprock, NM $59,464

Carlsbad, NM $59,624

Dexter, NM $59,509

Eunice, NM $59,677

Hagerman, NM $59,539

Hobbs, NM $59,764

Hope, NM $59,321

Jal, NM $59,606

Lake Arthur, NM $59,440

Lakewood, NM $59,529

Loco Hills, NM $59,639

Loving, NM $59,608

Lovington, NM $59,706

Mcdonald, NM $59,544

Malaga, NM $59,550

Maljamar, NM $59,492

Monument, NM $59,632

Tatum, NM $59,582

Whites City, NM $59,682

Carrizozo, NM $59,185

Alamogordo, NM $58,997

Alto, NM $59,194

Bent, NM $59,008

Capitan, NM $59,056

Cloudcroft, NM $59,001

Corona, NM $59,442

Encino, NM $59,920

Fort Stanton, NM $59,081

Glencoe, NM $59,039

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $58,990

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $58,990

Hondo, NM $59,093

La Luz, NM $58,990

Lincoln, NM $58,921

Mayhill, NM $59,124

Mescalero, NM $59,017

Nogal, NM $59,270

Orogrande, NM $59,020

Picacho, NM $59,081

Pinon, NM $59,303

Ruidoso, NM $59,306

Ruidoso Downs, NM $59,226

Sacramento, NM $59,043

San Patricio, NM $59,113

Sunspot, NM $58,990

Timberon, NM $59,118

Tinnie, NM $59,046

Tularosa, NM $59,029

Vaughn, NM $59,679

Weed, NM $59,116

Tucumcari, NM $59,975

Amistad, NM $59,897

Bard, NM $59,802

Capulin, NM $60,479

Clayton, NM $60,014

Conchas Dam, NM $60,068

Cuervo, NM $59,779

Des Moines, NM $60,240

Folsom, NM $60,333

Garita, NM $59,953

Gladstone, NM $60,073

Grenville, NM $60,062

Logan, NM $59,973

Mcalister, NM $59,787

Nara Visa, NM $59,831

Newkirk, NM $59,897

Quay, NM $59,931

San Jon, NM $59,867

Santa Rosa, NM $59,931

Sedan, NM $59,952

Trementina, NM $59,950

Fire Control Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Fire Control Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Fire Control Specialist positions in Software & Networking or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Fire Control Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Fire Control Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$85,753	$41.0	40%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$67,377	$32.0	10%

Fire Control Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fire Control Specialist'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.

$55,527

Average $61,252/year

$68,044

$4,627

Average $5,104/month

$5,670

$1,068

Average $1,178/week

$1,309

$27

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,044	$5,670	$1,309	$33
Average	$61,252	$5,104	$1,178	$29
25th Percentile	$55,527	$4,627	$1,068	$27

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