Firefighters Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $66,100 +11% vs national
Median hourly $31.78
10th percentile $29,950
90th percentile $84,600
Employed locally 130
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,950
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $66,100
    75th
    $84,600
    90th
    $84,600

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 89% Median Firefighters salary is 11% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $63,300
    Lewiston, ID-WA $60,780

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73,890
    Security Guards$41,830
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$57,280
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$115,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$102,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Janesville, WI is $31.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.62 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Janesville, WI is 11% above 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $29,950 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.