Firefighters Salary in Wisconsin
Firefighters in Wisconsin earn a median of $46,850 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,120
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,390; the top 10% earn over $77,050. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
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Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Forest and Conservation Workers$36,420 median in Wisconsin
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$37,450 median in Wisconsin
- Aircraft Service Attendants$42,000 median in Wisconsin
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$74,390 median in Wisconsin
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$57,350 median in Wisconsin
Firefighters pay in Wisconsin
How much do firefighters make in Wisconsin?
The median is $46,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,390 and the top 10% earn over $77,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 50 (−21% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.