Firefighters Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,480 -35.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $24,850
90th percentile $44,540
Employed locally 200
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,850
    25th
    $29,710
    50th (median)
    $38,480
    75th
    $41,480
    90th
    $44,540

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $67,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $73,600
    Security Guards $39,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $78,680
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,760
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $82,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northeast Minnesota is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.05 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northeast Minnesota is 35.4% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $24,850 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,710.