Firefighters Salary in Minnesota
Ranked #42 of 50 · MN
29% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,170 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $38,110
Employment 5,810
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,510P25 $31,110 Median $38,110P75 $59,350P90 $70,380
About 80% of firefighterss in Minnesota earn between $27,510 and $70,380. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean firefighters salary in Minnesota is $45,170, about 29% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $42,850 | $45,680 | 220 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $40,890 | $43,580 | 260 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $39,350 | $47,580 | 3,980 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $38,030 | $36,640 | 120 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $37,410 | $42,720 | 380 |
| Rochester, MN | $35,200 | $44,730 | 230 |
| Mankato, MN | $34,190 | $40,480 | 120 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $33,820 | $38,730 | 210 |