How much does a firefighter make in North Dakota?
$55,080a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in North Dakota. That is $26.48 an hour or $4,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.48
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,700Median: $55,080Highest 10%: $77,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,700 | $19.09 | |
| 25th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| Median | $55,080 | $26.48 | |
| 75th | $71,930 | $34.58 | |
| 90th | $77,530 | $37.27 |
Cities in North Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Forks, ND | $68,060 |
| Fargo, ND | $53,130 |
| Minot, ND | $49,060 |
| Bismarck, ND | $47,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 24. Wyoming | $58,090 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $56,620 |
| 26. Iowa | $55,810 |
| 27. North Dakota | $55,080 |
| 28. Michigan | $54,640 |
| 29. Oklahoma | $49,710 |
| 30. Tennessee | $49,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in North Dakota?
The median hourly pay in North Dakota is $26.48 ($55,080 a year).
Do firefighters make more in North Dakota than the national average?
No: $55,080 against $59,280 nationally, 7% less.
Where does North Dakota rank for firefighter pay?
North Dakota ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in North Dakota 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.