Firefighters Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $60,650 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.16
10th percentile $34,840
90th percentile $81,960
Employed locally 300
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,840
    25th
    $42,440
    50th (median)
    $60,650
    75th
    $79,720
    90th
    $81,960

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 72% Median Firefighters salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $79,620
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $79,210
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,980
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $68,250
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $66,100
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $63,300

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,280
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79,100
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98,170
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$62,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$90,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Appleton, WI is $29.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.88 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Appleton, WI is 1.9% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Appleton?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,840 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,440.