salary$50,840 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$61,420per year
Jobs in the area190people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Sioux Falls?
Expensive. Rent of $1,314 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 Sioux Falls, SD?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area is $50,840 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $34,980 and $61,420.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Sioux Falls?
Typical rent of $1,314 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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area.