Firefighters Salary in Minnesota
Firefighters in Minnesota earn a median of $38,110 a year, −36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,110
- vs. U.S. median
- −36% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,810
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,510; the top 10% earn over $70,380. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
States ranked near Minnesota
Similar jobs in Minnesota
- Forest and Conservation Workers$39,590 median in Minnesota
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$32,670 median in Minnesota
- Aircraft Service Attendants$46,930 median in Minnesota
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$65,410 median in Minnesota
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$80,920 median in Minnesota
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$74,420 median in Minnesota
Firefighters pay in Minnesota
How much do firefighters make in Minnesota?
The median is $38,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,510 and the top 10% earn over $70,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 50 (−36% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.