Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Wisconsin | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $46,850 | $62,011 | -24% |
| Median hourly wage | $22.52 | $29.81 | -24% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $49,787.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Firefighter in Wisconsin is $46,850, or about $22.52 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Firefighters is $62,011. Wisconsin is -24% below the national median.
Entry-level firefighters in Wisconsin typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 8,120 firefighter jobs on record and a median salary of $46,850, Wisconsin offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.