Firefighter Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median firefighter in the Milwaukee area earns $49,760 a year ($23.92 an hour), 16% below the U.S. median ($59,280) and 6% above the Wisconsin median ($46,850). Half of the 2,130 firefighters there earn between $38,320 and $64,520.
Median $49,760
10th: $35,92090th: $80,320
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,920 | $29,390 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $38,320 | $36,490 | $44,490 |
| Median | $49,760 | $46,850 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $64,520 | $62,660 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $80,320 | $77,050 | $101,040 |
| Average | $54,000 | $50,710 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 2,130 | 8,120 | 345,990 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 43rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for firefighter pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($152,100).
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- San Jose, CA: $152,100
- San Francisco, CA: $113,700
- New York, NY: $106,420
- Seattle, WA: $101,090
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,050
- Sacramento, CA: $94,080
- Denver, CO: $87,980
- Portland, OR: $85,170
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.