Firefighters Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $47,410 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.79
10th percentile $35,990
90th percentile $71,880
Employed locally 200
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,990
    25th
    $45,590
    50th (median)
    $47,410
    75th
    $61,870
    90th
    $71,880

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 60% Median Firefighters salary is 40% 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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,490
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79,580
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,180
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,730
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$92,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Kenosha, WI is $22.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.57 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Kenosha, WI is 20.4% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,990 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,590.