Firefighters Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $52,040 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.02
10th percentile $29,390
90th percentile $64,950
Employed locally 230
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,390
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $52,040
    75th
    $63,590
    90th
    $64,950

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 71% Median Firefighters salary is 29% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $79,620
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $79,210
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,980
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $68,250
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $66,100
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $63,300

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,170
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $81,140
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $75,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $90,330
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $89,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Oshkosh, WI is $25.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.92 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Oshkosh, WI is 12.6% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $29,390 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.