salary$49,760 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,920per year
Top pay (top 10%)$80,320per year
Jobs in the area2,130people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Milwaukee?
Expensive. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 31.0% of the median firefighter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $49,760 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $35,920 and $80,320.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 31.0% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.