Career Paths From Firefighters

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Forest and Conservation WorkersCareer Change95.4% skill match
Firefighters and Forest and Conservation Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Forest and Conservation Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 26% lower.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$43,680
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersCareer Change91.2% skill match
Firefighters and Hazardous Materials Removal Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Hazardous Materials Removal Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 17% lower.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$49,450
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsCareer Change91.7% skill match
Firefighters and Nuclear Medicine Technologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Nuclear Medicine Technologists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 71% higher.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$101,370
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansCareer Change94.2% skill match
Firefighters and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 25% higher.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$74,310
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansCareer Change90.6% skill match
Firefighters and Ophthalmic Medical Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Ophthalmic Medical Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 23% lower.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$45,570
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Sailors and Marine OilersCareer Change90.5% skill match
Firefighters and Sailors and Marine Oilers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Sailors and Marine Oilers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 13% lower.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$51,520
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Motorboat OperatorsCareer Change92.3% skill match
Firefighters and Motorboat Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Motorboat Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 20% lower.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$47,520
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Sound Engineering TechniciansCareer Change93.6% skill match
Firefighters and Sound Engineering Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Sound Engineering Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 23% higher.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$73,130
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Highway Maintenance WorkersCareer Change90.3% skill match
Firefighters and Highway Maintenance Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Highway Maintenance Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 15% lower.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$50,260
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping CleanersCareer Change91.8% skill match
Firefighters and Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 38% lower.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$36,840
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Tree Trimmers and PrunersCareer Change91.1% skill match
Firefighters and Tree Trimmers and Pruners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Tree Trimmers and Pruners is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 14% lower.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$50,960
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationCareer Change93.5% skill match
Firefighters and Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 22% lower.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$46,340
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursCareer Change92.1% skill match
Firefighters and Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 37% lower.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$37,290
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Floor Sanders and FinishersCareer Change90.8% skill match
Firefighters and Floor Sanders and Finishers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Floor Sanders and Finishers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 15% lower.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$50,440
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Landscaping and Groundskeeping WorkersCareer Change91.7% skill match
Firefighters and Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 34% lower.
Current median salary
$59,280
Target median salary
$39,150
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.