How much does a firefighter make in Minnesota?
$38,110a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Minnesota. That is $18.32 an hour or $3,176 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.32
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,510Median: $38,110Highest 10%: $70,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,510 | $13.23 | |
| 25th | $31,110 | $14.96 | |
| Median | $38,110 | $18.32 | |
| 75th | $59,350 | $28.53 | |
| 90th | $70,380 | $33.84 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Forks, ND | $68,060 |
| Fargo, ND | $53,130 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $50,840 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $39,350 |
| La Crosse, WI | $38,900 |
| Duluth, MN | $37,410 |
| Rochester, MN | $35,200 |
| Mankato, MN | $34,190 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $33,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 42. South Carolina | $42,570 |
| 43. New Mexico | $41,590 |
| 44. Arkansas | $39,690 |
| 45. Minnesota | $38,110 |
| 46. North Carolina | $37,940 |
| 47. West Virginia | $37,350 |
| 48. Kentucky | $37,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $18.32 ($38,110 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $38,110 against $59,280 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for firefighter pay?
Minnesota ranks 45 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays firefighters the most?
Grand Forks, ND-MN, with a median of $68,060 a year.
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.