How much does a firefighter make in Madison?
$56,430a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $27.13 an hour or $4,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.13
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 161 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,570Median: $56,430Highest 10%: $77,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,570 | $12.77 | |
| 25th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| Median | $56,430 | $27.13 | |
| 75th | $77,050 | $37.04 | |
| 90th | $77,050 | $37.04 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Sheboygan, WI | $79,620 |
| Janesville, WI | $66,000 |
| Racine, WI | $63,590 |
| 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 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $36,030 |
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Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $27.13 ($56,430 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $56,430 against $59,280 nationally, 5% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $46,850, so Madison pays 20% more.
Where does Madison rank for firefighter pay?
161 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,050 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.