Firefighters Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,970 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $31,090
90th percentile $61,320
Employed locally 670
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,090
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $45,970
    75th
    $54,240
    90th
    $61,320

    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 Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,780
    Security Guards $36,990
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,930
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,110
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $79,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northeastern Wisconsin is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.14 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 22.8% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,090 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.