Firefighters Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,480 -35.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $26,510
90th percentile $80,910
Employed locally 250
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,510
    25th
    $26,700
    50th (median)
    $38,480
    75th
    $48,980
    90th
    $80,910

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,910
    Security Guards $42,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $72,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $66,040
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $91,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southeast Minnesota is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.33 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southeast Minnesota is 35.4% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $26,510 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,700.