Firefighters Salary in Sheboygan, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sheboygan, WI

Median annual salary $79,620 +33.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.28
10th percentile $34,430
90th percentile $82,660
Employed locally 80
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,430
    25th
    $34,430
    50th (median)
    $79,620
    75th
    $82,660
    90th
    $82,660

    Sheboygan economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,898 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 111% Median Firefighters salary is 11% above 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
    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
    Lewiston, ID-WA $60,780

    Related occupations in Sheboygan, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,880
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,180
    Security Guards $40,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $92,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Sheboygan?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Sheboygan, WI is $38.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.74 or more per hour.

    Is Sheboygan above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Sheboygan, WI is 33.7% above 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 Sheboygan?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,430 per year in Sheboygan, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,430.