Firefighters Salary in West North Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,750 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.40
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $78,880
Employed locally 180
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $49,130
    50th (median)
    $50,750
    75th
    $64,460
    90th
    $78,880

    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 West North Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,510
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,300
    Security Guards $43,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,150
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $88,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in West North Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in West North Dakota is $24.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.35 or more per hour.

    Is West North Dakota above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in West North Dakota is 14.7% 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 West North Dakota?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in West North Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,130.