Summary Report for:
33-2011.00 - Firefighters
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.
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Bright Outlook
Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2012) | $21.75 hourly, $45,250 annual |
| Employment (2010) | 310,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2010-2020) | 
Slower than average (3% to 9%)
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| Projected job openings (2010-2020) | 112,300 |
| Top industries (2010) |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012 wage data
and 2010-2020 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2010-2020). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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Sources of Additional Information
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- Firefighters
. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition.
