Firefighters Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $41,370 -30.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.89
10th percentile $34,680
90th percentile $56,490
Employed locally 270
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,680
    25th
    $38,210
    50th (median)
    $41,370
    75th
    $45,350
    90th
    $56,490

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 57% Median Firefighters salary is 43% 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 Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $85,280
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,460
    Security Guards $39,520
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $92,390
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Eau Claire, WI is $19.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.46 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Eau Claire, WI is 30.5% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,680 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,210.