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How much does a firefighter make in Eau Claire?

$36,030a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Eau Claire, WI metro area. That is $17.32 an hour or $3,003 a month.

Hourly
$17.32
Vs. national median
-39%
Rank among cities
322 of 347
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,350Median: $36,030Highest 10%: $57,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,350$14.11
25th$31,220$15.01
Median$36,030$17.32
75th$41,490$19.95
90th$57,110$27.46

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Sheboygan, WI$79,620
Janesville, WI$66,000
Racine, WI$63,590
Madison, WI$56,430
Oshkosh, WI$51,520
Milwaukee, WI$49,760
Green Bay, WI$47,980
Kenosha, WI$46,850
Wausau, WI$46,820
Appleton, WI$46,800
Fond du Lac, WI$45,110
Minneapolis, MN$39,350
La Crosse, WI$38,900
Duluth, MN$37,410
Firefighter salary in Wisconsin Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Eau Claire

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$92,390
Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,310
Correctional Officer and Jailer$75,480
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$75,440
Security Guard$36,190
Lifeguard$28,090
Salaries for every job in Eau Claire, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Eau Claire?

The median hourly pay in the Eau Claire, WI metro area is $17.32 ($36,030 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Eau Claire than the national average?

No: $36,030 against $59,280 nationally, 39% less.

How does Eau Claire compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $46,850, so Eau Claire pays 23% less.

Where does Eau Claire rank for firefighter pay?

322 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Eau Claire?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,110 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.