What are the main factors that influence a Forest Fire Fighter's salary?

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

How does experience change A Forest Fire Fighter's salary?

A Forest Fire Fighter's salary grows with experience: starting around $47,483 for beginners, reaching about $49,286 at mid-level, and approach $52,392 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Forest Fire Fighter?

Forest Fire Fighter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Forest Fire Fighter roles are District of Columbia $60,772, California $60,541, Massachusetts $59,734. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Forest Fire Fighter roles make?

Salaries for Forest Fire Fighter level roles vary by specialization: NR Forest Fire Response Lead: $85,591; Qualified Wildland Fire Fighter: $64,825; Fire Fighter: $63,984; Fire Fighter II: $62,749; Volunteer Fire Fighter: $62,428.

Forest Fire Fighter Salary in South Carolina

How much does a Forest Fire Fighter make in South Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Forest Fire Fighter in South Carolina is $51,430 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,663
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,080 to $58,357
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,298

10% $39,298

50% (Median) $51,430

90% $64,663

Forest Fire Fighter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,357	$4,863	$1,122	$28
Average	$51,430	$4,286	$989	$25
25th Percentile	$45,080	$3,757	$867	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Forest Fire Fighter Salaries

A Forest Fire Fighter'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 Forest Fire Fighter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Forest Fire Fighter'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): $47,483
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,784
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,286
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,622
Expert (over 8 years): $52,392

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Forest Fire Fighter	less than 1 year	$47,483
Early Career Level Forest Fire Fighter	1-2 years	$47,784
Mid-Level Level Forest Fire Fighter	2-4 years	$49,286
Senior-Level Level Forest Fire Fighter	5-8 years	$51,622
Expert Level Forest Fire Fighter	over 8 years	$52,392

How Do Forest Fire Fighter 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 Forest Fire Fighters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,772.
California: $60,541.
Massachusetts: $59,734.

District of Columbia $60,772 California $60,541 Massachusetts $59,734 Washington $59,515 New Jersey $59,493 Alaska $59,416 Connecticut $58,659 New York $58,351

Hawaii $57,369 Rhode Island $56,908 Maryland $56,595 Minnesota $56,167 Colorado $56,002 Illinois $55,947 Oregon $55,739 Delaware $55,585

New Hampshire $55,488 Virginia $55,272 Pennsylvania $54,641 Nevada $54,322 North Dakota $54,218 Michigan $54,054 Wisconsin $53,993 Vermont $53,872

Texas $53,538 Maine $53,516 Arizona $53,483 Ohio $53,444 Georgia $52,939 Indiana $52,687 Wyoming $52,637 Utah $52,561

Iowa $52,528 Kansas $52,264 Louisiana $52,187 North Carolina $52,160 Missouri $52,149 Florida $51,935 Montana $51,820 Nebraska $51,710

Kentucky $51,649 South Carolina $51,430 Tennessee $51,293 Idaho $51,238 New Mexico $50,837 Oklahoma $50,749 Alabama $50,425 South Dakota $49,882

Arkansas $49,586 West Virginia $49,426 Mississippi $48,949

Top Paying Cities for Forest Fire Fighter

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:

Spartanburg: $51,243
Boiling Springs: $51,245
Arcadia: $51,243

Spartanburg, SC $51,243

Boiling Springs, SC $51,245

Arcadia, SC $51,243

Buffalo, SC $51,003

Campobello, SC $50,895

Chesnee, SC $51,104

Clifton, SC $51,237

Clinton, SC $50,429

Converse, SC $51,249

Cowpens, SC $51,176

Cross Anchor, SC $50,888

Cross Hill, SC $49,988

Drayton, SC $51,244

Duncan, SC $51,118

Enoree, SC $50,906

Fairforest, SC $51,243

Fingerville, SC $51,053

Gaffney, SC $51,312

Glendale, SC $51,256

Alcolu, SC $48,560

Ballentine, SC $50,649

Bamberg, SC $49,537

Batesburg, SC $50,179

Bethune, SC $49,662

Bishopville, SC $49,124

Blackstock, SC $50,994

Blair, SC $50,641

Blythewood, SC $50,571

Bowman, SC $49,533

Camden, SC $49,962

Cameron, SC $49,435

Carlisle, SC $50,809

Cassatt, SC $49,641

Cayce, SC $50,694

Chapin, SC $50,472

Chappells, SC $49,797

Cope, SC $49,692

Cordova, SC $49,823

Dalzell, SC $48,992

Davis Station, SC $48,980

Denmark, SC $49,654

Eastover, SC $50,058

Elgin, SC $50,443

Elliott, SC $48,948

Elloree, SC $49,460

Eutawville, SC $49,743

Gable, SC $48,562

Gadsden, SC $50,062

Gaston, SC $50,578

Gilbert, SC $50,406

Great Falls, SC $51,335

Greeleyville, SC $49,113

Heath Springs, SC $50,985

Holly Hill, SC $49,667

Hopkins, SC $50,542

Horatio, SC $49,636

Irmo, SC $50,582

Jenkinsville, SC $50,556

Kershaw, SC $50,060

Lamar, SC $49,160

Leesville, SC $50,315

Lexington, SC $50,627

Liberty Hill, SC $50,635

Little Mountain, SC $50,439

Lugoff, SC $50,212

Lydia, SC $49,219

Lynchburg, SC $48,810

Ehrhardt, SC $49,228

Lodge, SC $49,239

Mc Bee, SC $49,713

Manning, SC $48,816

Mayesville, SC $48,589

Monetta, SC $50,126

Neeses, SC $50,051

Newberry, SC $50,108

New Zion, SC $48,734

North, SC $50,160

Norway, SC $49,772

Olanta, SC $49,051

Orangeburg, SC $49,694

Peak, SC $50,523

Pelion, SC $50,375

Pinewood, SC $48,960

New Ellenton, SC $50,551

Allendale, SC $49,614

Barnwell, SC $49,866

Hilda, SC $49,707

Bath, SC $50,793

Blackville, SC $49,717

Bradley, SC $49,892

Clarks Hill, SC $50,615

Clearwater, SC $50,793

Edgefield, SC $50,382

Elko, SC $49,969

Fairfax, SC $49,452

Gloverville, SC $50,756

Graniteville, SC $50,731

Jackson, SC $50,719

Johnston, SC $50,278

Langley, SC $50,780

Mc Cormick, SC $50,010

Martin, SC $49,711

Modoc, SC $50,427

Montmorenci, SC $50,452

Mount Carmel, SC $49,665

North Augusta, SC $50,793

Beech Island, SC $50,793

Olar, SC $49,503

Parksville, SC $50,337

Plum Branch, SC $50,284

Sycamore, SC $49,486

Trenton, SC $50,521

Troy, SC $50,144

Ulmer, SC $49,476

Vaucluse, SC $50,695

Warrenville, SC $50,747

Williston, SC $50,103

Windsor, SC $50,257

Beaufort, SC $50,327

Ladys Island, SC $50,152

Okatie, SC $50,590

Bluffton, SC $50,806

Brunson, SC $49,308

Coosawhatchie, SC $50,204

Crocketville, SC $49,446

Dale, SC $50,030

Daufuskie Island, SC $50,850

Early Branch, SC $49,745

Estill, SC $49,716

Saint Helena Island, SC $50,255

Furman, SC $49,850

Garnett, SC $50,083

Gifford, SC $49,539

Hampton, SC $49,519

Hilton Head Island, SC $50,614

Hardeeville, SC $50,922

Islandton, SC $49,328

Lobeco, SC $50,062

Luray, SC $49,352

Miley, SC $49,272

Pineland, SC $50,118

Port Royal, SC $50,382

Ridgeland, SC $50,410

Scotia, SC $49,857

Seabrook, SC $50,011

Sheldon, SC $50,255

Tillman, SC $50,357

Varnville, SC $49,635

Yemassee, SC $49,799

Clemson, SC $50,411

Cleveland, SC $50,497

Conestee, SC $50,795

Donalds, SC $50,370

Inman, SC $51,122

Joanna, SC $50,262

Jonesville, SC $51,143

Kinards, SC $49,913

Landrum, SC $50,583

Laurens, SC $50,426

Lockhart, SC $51,158

Lyman, SC $50,954

Mayo, SC $51,164

Moore, SC $51,238

Mountville, SC $50,061

Pacolet, SC $51,174

Pacolet Mills, SC $51,185

Pauline, SC $51,140

Reidville, SC $51,090

Roebuck, SC $51,219

Startex, SC $51,214

Una, SC $51,243

Union, SC $50,957

Waterloo, SC $50,172

Wellford, SC $51,200

White Stone, SC $51,252

Woodruff, SC $51,032

Charleston, SC $52,121

Charleston Afb, SC $52,121

North Charleston, SC $52,121

Hanahan, SC $52,121

Adams Run, SC $51,322

Awendaw, SC $51,657

Bethera, SC $51,099

Bonneau, SC $50,574

Branchville, SC $49,462

Canadys, SC $49,999

Cordesville, SC $51,384

Cottageville, SC $50,964

Cross, SC $49,986

Dorchester, SC $50,456

Edisto Island, SC $51,170

Due West, SC $50,164

Easley, SC $50,719

Fair Play, SC $50,035

Fountain Inn, SC $50,669

Gray Court, SC $50,583

Greenwood, SC $49,998

Greer, SC $50,773

Hodges, SC $50,146

Honea Path, SC $50,473

Iva, SC $49,997

La France, SC $50,455

Liberty, SC $50,585

Long Creek, SC $49,734

Lowndesville, SC $50,016

Marietta, SC $50,582

Mauldin, SC $50,775

Mountain Rest, SC $49,855

Newry, SC $50,322

Ninety Six, SC $49,933

Norris, SC $50,508

Pelzer, SC $50,656

Pendleton, SC $50,480

Pickens, SC $50,533

Seneca, SC $50,311

Piedmont, SC $50,736

Richland, SC $50,159

Salem, SC $50,209

Sandy Springs, SC $50,413

Simpsonville, SC $50,695

Six Mile, SC $50,406

Slater, SC $50,652

Starr, SC $50,217

Sunset, SC $50,364

Tamassee, SC $49,984

Taylors, SC $50,732

Tigerville, SC $50,641

Townville, SC $50,246

Travelers Rest, SC $50,643

Walhalla, SC $50,092

Ware Shoals, SC $50,446

Westminster, SC $49,948

West Union, SC $50,224

Williamston, SC $50,594

Blacksburg, SC $51,785

Bowling Green, SC $52,514

Catawba, SC $52,562

Chester, SC $51,823

Fort Mill, SC $52,539

Chesterfield, SC $49,760

Clover, SC $52,542

Edgemoor, SC $52,548

Fort Lawn, SC $52,074

Hickory Grove, SC $51,440

Jefferson, SC $49,941

Lancaster, SC $51,831

Lando, SC $52,466

Mc Connells, SC $52,293

Mount Croghan, SC $50,012

Pageland, SC $50,891

Richburg, SC $52,035

Rock Hill, SC $52,895

Ruby, SC $49,901

Sharon, SC $51,630

Smyrna, SC $51,699

Van Wyck, SC $52,498

York, SC $52,417

Aiken, SC $50,508

Folly Beach, SC $52,121

Walterboro, SC $50,052

Williams, SC $49,496

Florence, SC $49,366

Andrews, SC $49,458

Aynor, SC $49,322

Bennettsville, SC $49,200

Blenheim, SC $49,262

Cades, SC $48,935

Centenary, SC $49,158

Cheraw, SC $49,721

Clio, SC $49,187

Conway, SC $49,319

Coward, SC $49,264

Darlington, SC $49,355

Dillon, SC $49,193

Effingham, SC $49,342

Fork, SC $49,179

Galivants Ferry, SC $49,312

Green Sea, SC $49,246

Gresham, SC $49,206

Hamer, SC $49,268

Hartsville, SC $49,379

Hemingway, SC $49,279

Johnsonville, SC $49,094

Kingstree, SC $49,314

Lake City, SC $49,051

Lake View, SC $49,273

Lane, SC $49,414

Latta, SC $49,260

Little River, SC $49,585

Little Rock, SC $49,234

Longs, SC $49,438

Loris, SC $49,299

Mc Coll, SC $49,402

Marion, SC $49,223

Myrtle Beach, SC $49,448

Minturn, SC $49,196

Mullins, SC $49,195

Murrells Inlet, SC $49,329

Nesmith, SC $49,254

Nichols, SC $49,231

North Myrtle Beach, SC $49,573

Pamplico, SC $49,214

Patrick, SC $49,692

Pawleys Island, SC $49,246

Rains, SC $49,209

Salters, SC $49,420

Scranton, SC $49,178

Sellers, SC $49,246

Society Hill, SC $49,226

Tatum, SC $49,386

Wallace, SC $49,549

Greenville, SC $50,793

Abbeville, SC $49,963

Anderson, SC $50,441

Belton, SC $50,512

Calhoun Falls, SC $49,770

Central, SC $50,457

Georgetown, SC $49,412

Goose Creek, SC $51,990

Green Pond, SC $50,585

Grover, SC $49,967

Harleyville, SC $49,852

Hollywood, SC $51,584

Huger, SC $51,498

Isle Of Palms, SC $52,112

Jacksonboro, SC $50,930

Jamestown, SC $50,760

Johns Island, SC $52,121

Ladson, SC $51,862

Mc Clellanville, SC $50,798

Moncks Corner, SC $51,126

Mount Pleasant, SC $52,121

Pineville, SC $49,569

Pinopolis, SC $50,552

Ravenel, SC $51,907

Reevesville, SC $49,600

Ridgeville, SC $51,176

Round O, SC $50,754

Ruffin, SC $49,577

Russellville, SC $49,751

Saint George, SC $49,892

Saint Stephen, SC $49,760

Smoaks, SC $49,462

Sullivans Island, SC $52,121

Summerville, SC $51,465

Wadmalaw Island, SC $51,823

Pomaria, SC $50,503

Gramling, SC $50,920

Prosperity, SC $50,343

Rembert, SC $49,419

Ridge Spring, SC $50,238

Ridgeway, SC $50,507

Rion, SC $50,584

Rowesville, SC $49,594

Saint Matthews, SC $49,898

Salley, SC $50,100

Saluda, SC $49,935

Santee, SC $49,653

Sardinia, SC $48,755

Silverstreet, SC $49,857

Springfield, SC $49,970

State Park, SC $50,693

Summerton, SC $49,219

Sumter, SC $48,532

Shaw A F B, SC $48,879

Swansea, SC $50,419

Timmonsville, SC $49,297

Turbeville, SC $48,775

Vance, SC $49,684

Wagener, SC $50,111

Ward, SC $50,122

Wedgefield, SC $49,109

West Columbia, SC $50,694

Westville, SC $50,055

White Rock, SC $50,528

Whitmire, SC $50,138

Winnsboro, SC $50,709

Columbia, SC $50,694

Forest Fire Fighter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Forest Fire Fighter'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.

$45,080

Average $51,430/year

$58,357

$3,757

Average $4,286/month

$4,863

$867

Average $989/week

$1,122

$22

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,357	$4,863	$1,122	$28
Average	$51,430	$4,286	$989	$25
25th Percentile	$45,080	$3,757	$867	$22

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