Firefighter Apprenticeship in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Wage Spread
Annual wages for Firefighters in Massachusetts across all experience levels.
Firefighter Apprenticeship in Massachusetts
At $73,110 per year, Massachusetts Firefighters earn 52% more than the typical American worker ($48,060 national median). The wage premium reflects both the trade's skill requirements and Massachusetts's labor market.
The 23% wage premium over the national Firefighter median ($59,530) makes Massachusetts one of the stronger markets for this apprenticeship path.
Employment for Firefighters is projected to grow 3.4% through 2034, roughly in line with the overall economy. About 27,100 positions open annually through both growth and replacement.
With 3.6% of the nation's Firefighters (11,910 workers), Massachusetts sits in the middle of the pack. Apprenticeship programs exist but may concentrate in metro areas rather than spread statewide.
Unlike pure time-based trades, Firefighter apprenticeships blend scheduled hours with competency checkpoints. The 2-year timeline can compress if you master emergency protocols, physical fitness standards, and certification exams faster than the standard pace.
The apprenticeship infrastructure in Massachusetts is extensive: 849 registered sponsors operate across the state. Union halls, contractors, and joint apprenticeship committees all accept applications.
Apprentices entering the Firefighter trade in Massachusetts start near the $47,330 floor but have a clear path to $98,610 — a $51,280 arc that reflects how the trade values experience and skill accumulation.
Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in Massachusetts
849 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Massachusetts. Contact directly for program availability and application details.
| Organization | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| Amped Dynamics LLC | Abington | — |
| Walmart - Abington | Abington | — |
| ARAUJO BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. | Acushnet | — |
| M-V ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. | Acushnet | — |
| South Coast Alternative Power Solutions llc | Acushnet | — |
| Adams Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | Adams | — |
| "Wheeler Electrical" | Agawam | — |
| "ZIELINSKI BROTHERS, INC." | Agawam | — |
| Action Air Inc | Agawam | — |
| DAVID R. NORTHUP ELECTRICAL CONTR, INC. | Agawam | — |
| David R. Northup Electrical Contractors, Inc. | Agawam | — |
| JMC Electrical Solutions, Inc | Agawam | — |
| Kirby Electrical(canceled) | Agawam | — |
| W.F. JOHNSON & SON ELECTRICAL CO., INC. | Agawam | — |
| Trustees of Boston University | Allston | — |
| G & B ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. | Amesbury | — |
| Community Works | Amherst | — |
| "Sodexo d/b/a Pfizer Corp." | Andover | — |
| Mechanical Air of N.E., Inc. | Andover | — |
| HOMER CONTRACTING, INC. | Arlington | — |
| Jamie Oil Company, Inc. | Ashland | — |
| Beaupre Electric, Inc. | Assonet | — |
| PROFESSIONAL FIRE & SECURITY, INC. | Assonet | — |
| Raposo Electric, Inc. | Assonet | — |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC. | Attleboro | — |
| + 5 more sponsors in Massachusetts | ||