Firefighters Salary in East North Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,120 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.98
10th percentile $37,490
90th percentile $77,530
Employed locally 50
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,490
    25th
    $44,890
    50th (median)
    $56,120
    75th
    $65,940
    90th
    $77,530

    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

    Related occupations in East North Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,600
    Security Guards$41,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,410
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$96,300
    Bailiffs$27,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in East North Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in East North Dakota is $26.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.27 or more per hour.

    Is East North Dakota above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in East North Dakota is 5.7% 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 East North Dakota?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,490 per year in East North Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,890.