Firefighters Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Wisconsin
Firefighters in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $51,136 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.1% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 7,570 firefighters are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $34,890 to $79,620 depending on location.
$51,136
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$79,620
Highest paying metro
$34,890
Lowest paying metro
7,570
Employed in Wisconsin
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Firefighters salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | $79,620 | $34,430 | $82,660 | 80 |
| Janesville, WI | $66,100 | $37,400 | $84,600 | 130 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,650 | $42,440 | $79,720 | 300 |
| Madison, WI | $59,990 | $36,060 | $77,960 | 950 |
| Racine, WI | $57,420 | $41,370 | $64,550 | 260 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $52,040 | $36,920 | $63,590 | 230 |
| Green Bay, WI | $51,580 | $37,440 | $59,200 | 490 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $49,210 | $39,510 | $70,560 | 2,010 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin | $48,860 | $37,010 | $65,830 | 170 |
| Kenosha, WI | $47,410 | $45,590 | $61,870 | 200 |
| Western Wisconsin | $46,700 | $36,640 | $60,510 | 560 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $46,530 | $36,520 | $58,070 | 270 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $45,970 | $36,920 | $54,240 | 670 |
| Wausau, WI | $43,310 | $37,080 | $60,240 | 260 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $41,370 | $38,210 | $45,350 | 270 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $37,670 | $31,200 | $51,870 | 660 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $34,890 | $34,890 | $63,640 | 60 |