How much does a firefighter make in Fargo?

$53,130a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area. That is $25.54 an hour or $4,428 a month.

Hourly: $25.54
Vs. national median: -10%
Rank among cities: 175 of 347
Jobs in the area: 270

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $33,460Median: $53,130Highest 10%: $73,860

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$33,460	$16.09
25th	$46,140	$22.18
Median	$53,130	$25.54
75th	$61,080	$29.37
90th	$73,860	$35.51

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Grand Forks, ND	$68,060
Minot, ND	$49,060
Bismarck, ND	$47,440

Firefighter salary in North Dakota Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Fargo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$106,500
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$92,860
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$85,300
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$76,180
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$54,230
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$42,660
Security Guard	$37,770
Lifeguard	$29,830

Salaries for every job in Fargo, ND

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Fargo?

The median hourly pay in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area is $25.54 ($53,130 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Fargo than the national average?

No: $53,130 against $59,280 nationally, 10% less.

How does Fargo compare with the rest of North Dakota?

The median in North Dakota is $55,080, so Fargo pays 4% less.

Where does Fargo rank for firefighter pay?

175 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Fargo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,860 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.