Firefighters Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $46,920 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.56
10th percentile $38,260
90th percentile $58,570
Employed locally 140
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,260
    25th
    $46,920
    50th (median)
    $46,920
    75th
    $54,480
    90th
    $58,570

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 56% Median Firefighters salary is 44% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $88,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,300
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $79,210
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $74,090
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $71,280

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,490
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,500
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,920
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $52,520
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $61,920
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Bismarck, ND is $22.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.47 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Bismarck, ND is 21.2% below 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $38,260 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,920.