Firefighters Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $57,420 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.61
10th percentile $34,480
90th percentile $91,090
Employed locally 260
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,480
    25th
    $41,370
    50th (median)
    $57,420
    75th
    $64,550
    90th
    $91,090

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 76% Median Firefighters salary is 24% 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 Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $85,480
    Security Guards $41,920
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $90,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,770
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $38,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $100,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Racine?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Racine, WI is $27.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.16 or more per hour.

    Is Racine above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Racine, WI is 3.5% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,480 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,370.