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How much does a firefighter make in Duluth?

$37,410a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Duluth, MN-WI metro area. That is $17.99 an hour or $3,118 a month.

Hourly
$17.99
Vs. national median
-37%
Rank among cities
304 of 347
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,580Median: $37,410Highest 10%: $59,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,580$13.26
25th$29,710$14.28
Median$37,410$17.99
75th$51,010$24.52
90th$59,430$28.57

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Grand Forks, ND$68,060
Fargo, ND$53,130
Sioux Falls, SD$50,840
Minneapolis, MN$39,350
La Crosse, WI$38,900
Rochester, MN$35,200
Mankato, MN$34,190
St. Cloud, MN$33,820
Firefighter salary in Minnesota Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Duluth

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$100,800
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$87,010
Detective and Criminal Investigator$77,330
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,220
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$72,290
Correctional Officer and Jailer$61,390
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,900
Security Guard$37,520
Lifeguard$29,710
Salaries for every job in Duluth, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Duluth?

The median hourly pay in the Duluth, MN-WI metro area is $17.99 ($37,410 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Duluth than the national average?

No: $37,410 against $59,280 nationally, 37% less.

How does Duluth compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $38,110, so Duluth pays 2% less.

Where does Duluth rank for firefighter pay?

304 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Duluth?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,430 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.