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How much does a firefighter make in Green Bay?

$47,980a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Green Bay, WI metro area. That is $23.07 an hour or $3,998 a month.

Hourly
$23.07
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
216 of 347
Jobs in the area
590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,260Median: $47,980Highest 10%: $65,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,260$13.11
25th$35,560$17.10
Median$47,980$23.07
75th$59,860$28.78
90th$65,130$31.31

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
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
Eau Claire, WI$36,030
Firefighter salary in Wisconsin Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Green Bay

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,870
Detective and Criminal Investigator$84,190
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$81,110
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$81,040
Correctional Officer and Jailer$76,250
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Security Guard$40,130
School Bus Monitor$39,880
Crossing Guard and Flagger$37,630
Lifeguard$30,560
Salaries for every job in Green Bay, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Green Bay?

The median hourly pay in the Green Bay, WI metro area is $23.07 ($47,980 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Green Bay than the national average?

No: $47,980 against $59,280 nationally, 19% less.

How does Green Bay compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $46,850, so Green Bay pays 2% more.

Where does Green Bay rank for firefighter pay?

216 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Green Bay?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,130 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.