How much does a firefighter make in Milwaukee?
$49,760a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $23.92 an hour or $4,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.92
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 194 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,920Median: $49,760Highest 10%: $80,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,920 | $17.27 | |
| 25th | $38,320 | $18.42 | |
| Median | $49,760 | $23.92 | |
| 75th | $64,520 | $31.02 | |
| 90th | $80,320 | $38.62 |
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 |
| 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 Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $23.92 ($49,760 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $49,760 against $59,280 nationally, 16% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $46,850, so Milwaukee pays 6% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for firefighter pay?
194 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,320 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.