Firefighters Salary in North Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • North Dakota
Firefighters in North Dakota earn a median salary of $55,223 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.2% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 820 firefighters are employed across North Dakota, with salaries ranging from $46,920 to $71,280 depending on location.
$55,223
Avg median salary in North Dakota
$71,280
Highest paying metro
$46,920
Lowest paying metro
820
Employed in North Dakota
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Firefighters salaries by city in North Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $71,280 | $61,530 | $86,360 | 130 |
| East North Dakota | $56,120 | $44,890 | $65,940 | 50 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $53,660 | $46,230 | $61,700 | 220 |
| Minot, ND | $52,610 | $42,680 | $54,520 | 100 |
| West North Dakota | $50,750 | $49,130 | $64,460 | 180 |
| Bismarck, ND | $46,920 | $46,920 | $54,480 | 140 |