Firefighters Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $59,990 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $27,690
90th percentile $77,960
Employed locally 950
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,690
    25th
    $36,060
    50th (median)
    $59,990
    75th
    $77,960
    90th
    $77,960

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 69% Median Firefighters salary is 31% 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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,120
    Security Guards $43,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $76,560
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,600
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $101,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $115,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Madison, WI is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.04 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Madison, WI is 0.8% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,690 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,060.