Firefighters Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $36,530 -38.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.56
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $43,580
Employed locally 310
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $22,570
    50th (median)
    $36,530
    75th
    $38,480
    90th
    $43,580

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,210
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,690
    Security Guards $40,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,040
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $80,720
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southwest Minnesota is $17.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.60 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southwest Minnesota is 38.6% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,570.