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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 Security Workers, Firefighters
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$57,890$73,990Higher
Hourly median$27.83/hr$35.57/hr
Middle half of workers earn$49,590 – $72,940$62,050 – $81,110
Jobs in Greater Boston1,6008,510Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+4.1%+4.4%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year150960Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentPostsecondary nondegree award
Related work experienceLess than 5 yearsNone
On-the-job trainingNoneLong-term on-the-job training
AI exposure45Moderate12LowerLower
Observed AI use todayNot publishedLittle or none
Programs near Boston24More

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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