Firefighters Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $48,860 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $31,090
90th percentile $80,550
Employed locally 170
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,090
    25th
    $37,010
    50th (median)
    $48,860
    75th
    $65,830
    90th
    $80,550

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,660
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,700
    Security Guards $34,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,450
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,630
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $59,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northwestern Wisconsin is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.98 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Wisconsin above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 17.9% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,090 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,010.