Firefighters Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $42,970 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.66
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $61,600
Employed locally 80
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $40,350
    50th (median)
    $42,970
    75th
    $61,600
    90th
    $61,600

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 58% Median Firefighters salary is 42% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $71,280
    Fargo, ND-MN $53,660
    Rochester, MN $53,540
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $50,130
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $46,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,470

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,370
    Security Guards $41,990
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $59,240
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Mankato, MN is $20.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.94 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Mankato, MN is 27.8% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,350.