Firefighters Salary in Green Bay, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Green Bay, WI

Median annual salary $51,580 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.80
10th percentile $29,210
90th percentile $72,820
Employed locally 490
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,210
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $51,580
    75th
    $59,200
    90th
    $72,820

    Green Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,459 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 67% Median Firefighters salary is 33% 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 Green Bay, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$41,520
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,220
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$70,700
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,230
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$41,600
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$41,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Green Bay?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Green Bay, WI is $24.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.31 or more per hour.

    Is Green Bay above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Green Bay, WI is 13.4% 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 Green Bay?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $29,210 per year in Green Bay, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.