Firefighters pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for firefighters is $22.53 an hour ($46,850 a year). About 8,120 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($59,280). Wisconsin ranks 37th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for firefighters in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.13 | $29,390 |
| 25% of workers | $17.54 | $36,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.53 | $46,850 |
| 75% of workers | $30.12 | $62,660 |
| 90% of workers | $37.04 | $77,050 |
Firefighters pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | $79,620 | 80 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $66,000 | 190 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $63,590 | 260 |
| Madison | $56,430 | 1,230 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $51,520 | 300 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $49,760 | 2,130 |
| Green Bay | $47,980 | 590 |
| Kenosha | $46,850 | 280 |
| Wausau | $46,820 | 260 |
| Appleton | $46,800 | 320 |
| Fond du Lac | $45,110 | 120 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $38,900 | 250 |
| Eau Claire | $36,030 | 310 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for firefighters
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 26,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $43,060 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,570 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $84,750 |
| Paramedics | $59,710 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $83,310 |
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