Metro West Fire Protection District
Data received August 2025
Full-time employees
116
Number of departments
19
Median pay
$130,290
Average pay
$123,080
Metro West Fire Protection District
Employees by pay range
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Departments
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| FT employeesempl. | Median pay | Average pay | Median experience | Top earner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter/ Paramedic | 33 | $129,631 | $121,959 | 9.0 | $151,462 |
| Engineer / Paramedic | 18 | $137,636 | $122,634 | 27.0 | $174,951 |
| Firefighter/ Paramedic- Step 2 | 17 | $100,313 | $98,646 | 2.0 | $110,630 |
| Captain | 16 | $149,781 | $145,306 | 17.0 | $165,111 |
| Firefighter/ Paramedic- Step 1 | 6 | $68,410 | $67,775 | 1.0 | $79,545 |
| Lieutenant | 6 | $142,412 | $139,602 | 8.5 | $148,741 |
| Battalion Chief | 4 | $172,574 | $172,521 | 29.0 | $181,054 |
| Fire Prevention Bureau | 3 | $104,881 | $101,805 | 24.0 | $108,099 |
| Administrative Staff | 2 | $64,919 | $64,919 | 5.5 | $70,116 |
| Fleet Maintenance | 2 | $109,502 | $109,502 | 8.0 | $120,166 |
| Accountant | 1 | $108,219 | $108,219 | 8.0 | $108,219 |
| Assistant Chief | 1 | $191,132 | $191,132 | 27.0 | $191,132 |
| Deputy Chief | 1 | $180,624 | $180,624 | 27.0 | $180,624 |
| Deputy Chief / Chief Medical Officer | 1 | $180,141 | $180,141 | 24.0 | $180,141 |
| Deputy Chief / Fire Marshal | 1 | $178,759 | $178,759 | 37.0 | $178,759 |
| Division Chief | 1 | $165,891 | $165,891 | 21.0 | $165,891 |
| Fire Chief | 1 | $208,756 | $208,756 | 31.0 | $208,756 |
| IT Systems Manager | 1 | $99,719 | $99,719 | 6.0 | $99,719 |
| Public Information Officer | 1 | $141,447 | $141,447 | 12.0 | $141,447 |
Note: To learn how the Post-Dispatch calculates figures such as the number of full-time employees or pay salary, as well as other important explanations and caveats, please see the About page.