Firefighters Salary in East South Dakota

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

Median annual salary $44,830 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.55
10th percentile $38,810
90th percentile $54,670
Employed locally 120
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,810
    25th
    $38,820
    50th (median)
    $44,830
    75th
    $50,010
    90th
    $54,670

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,510
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,380
    Security Guards $36,840
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,930
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $50,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in East South Dakota is $21.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Firefighters salary in East South Dakota is 24.7% 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 South Dakota?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $38,810 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,820.