Firefighters Salary in Wisconsin
Ranked #36 of 50 · WI
20.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,710 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $46,850
Employment 8,120
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,390P25 $36,490 Median $46,850P75 $62,660P90 $77,050
About 80% of firefighterss in Wisconsin earn between $29,390 and $77,050. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean firefighters salary in Wisconsin is $50,710, about 20.3% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan, WI | $79,620 | $59,450 | 80 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $66,000 | $58,400 | 190 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $63,590 | $57,120 | 260 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $62,820 | $59,300 | — |
| Madison, WI | $56,430 | $54,360 | 1,230 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $51,520 | $49,550 | 300 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $49,760 | $54,000 | 2,130 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $49,650 | $50,560 | 460 |