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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers, Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$96,740$120,840Higher
Hourly median$46.51/hr$58.10/hr
Middle half of workers earn$84,940 – $123,380$110,830 – $126,500
Jobs in Greater Boston2,460Higher1,310
Massachusetts change 2024–34+4.4%+6.1%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year220Higher180
Typical U.S. entry educationPostsecondary nondegree awardHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceLess than 5 yearsNone
On-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job trainingApprenticeship
AI exposure41Moderate2LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneSome
Programs near Boston5More0

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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