Firefighters Salary in Fond du Lac, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fond du Lac, WI

Median annual salary $34,890 -41.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $25,120
90th percentile $63,640
Employed locally 60
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,120
    25th
    $34,890
    50th (median)
    $34,890
    75th
    $63,640
    90th
    $63,640

    Fond du Lac economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 48% Median Firefighters salary is 52% 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 Fond du Lac, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$83,120
    Security Guards$34,670
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Fond du Lac?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Fond du Lac, WI is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.60 or more per hour.

    Is Fond du Lac above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Fond du Lac, WI is 41.4% 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 Fond du Lac?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $25,120 per year in Fond du Lac, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,890.