How much does a firefighter make in Wisconsin?
$46,850a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Wisconsin. That is $22.52 an hour or $3,904 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.52
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,390Median: $46,850Highest 10%: $77,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,390 | $14.13 | |
| 25th | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| Median | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 75th | $62,660 | $30.13 | |
| 90th | $77,050 | $37.04 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sheboygan, WI | $79,620 |
| Janesville, WI | $66,000 |
| Racine, WI | $63,590 |
| Madison, WI | $56,430 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 34. South Dakota | $48,160 |
| 35. Alabama | $47,600 |
| 36. Idaho | $47,320 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $46,850 |
| 38. Delaware | $46,710 |
| 39. Georgia | $46,550 |
| 40. Vermont | $46,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $22.52 ($46,850 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $46,850 against $59,280 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for firefighter pay?
Wisconsin ranks 37 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays firefighters the most?
Sheboygan, WI, with a median of $79,620 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.