Firefighters Salary in South Central Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $37,670 -36.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.11
10th percentile $31,130
90th percentile $62,120
Employed locally 660
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,130
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $37,670
    75th
    $51,870
    90th
    $62,120

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $89,440
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,240
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,980
    Security Guards $40,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $91,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $104,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in South Central Wisconsin is $18.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.13 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in South Central Wisconsin is 36.7% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,130 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.