Firefighters Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $53,540 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.74
10th percentile $33,690
90th percentile $88,750
Employed locally 160
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,690
    25th
    $42,950
    50th (median)
    $53,540
    75th
    $70,020
    90th
    $88,750

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 60% Median Firefighters salary is 40% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $71,280
    Fargo, ND-MN $53,660
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $50,130
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $46,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,470
    Mankato, MN $42,970

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $47,350
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,830
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $116,920
    School Bus Monitors $42,140
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Rochester, MN is $25.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.84 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Rochester, MN is 10.1% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $33,690 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,950.