Firefighters Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $46,700 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.45
10th percentile $30,990
90th percentile $76,310
Employed locally 560
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,990
    25th
    $36,640
    50th (median)
    $46,700
    75th
    $60,510
    90th
    $76,310

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $72,050
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $63,670
    Security Guards $35,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $92,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,040
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $75,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Western Wisconsin is $22.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.18 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Western Wisconsin is 21.6% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $30,990 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,640.