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Firefighter Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$18.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,581/year ($2,632/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $70,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,810 Firefighter jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Firefighter salary of $38,110 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,581 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $38,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,393 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,915 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,220 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,581 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,632 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Minnesota?
- The median Firefighter salary in Minnesota is $38,110 per year ($18.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,110 and $59,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $38,110, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $31,581 per year ($2,632 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 5,810 Firefighter jobs in Minnesota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Minnesota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Minnesota.