First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in West Virginia

First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in West Virginia earn the most in Weirton (average $66,390 a year) and the least in Charleston ($52,210), across the 3 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers average at $54,400 and the median at $55,380 for 180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,930.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers average salary by city in West Virginia

Weirton$66,390
Huntington$66,120
Charleston$52,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Weirton	$66,390	$63,430	$58,980	$53,373	89
Huntington	$66,120	$63,420	$49,100	$53,168	88
Charleston	$52,210	$47,680	$46,920	$42,593	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in other states

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in West Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-1021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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