Firefighters Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $38,480 -35.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $29,310
90th percentile $49,860
Employed locally 370
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,310
    25th
    $33,230
    50th (median)
    $38,480
    75th
    $41,370
    90th
    $49,860

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,790
    Security Guards $40,420
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,810
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,610
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $74,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northwest Minnesota is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.62 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northwest 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $29,310 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,230.