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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

33-2011 Firefighters



Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 5,810598$22.27/hr$13.57/hr$15.34/hr$18.78/hr$29.25/hr$34.70/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ManufacturingN/AN/A
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services660$16.57/hr
Other ServicesN/AN/A
Public Administration5,100$18.88/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2024-2034
Northeast Balance of State 120$18.74/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 120$16.86/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 180$33.55/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 210$16.67/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 220$21.12/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 230$17.35/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 250$19.17/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 260$20.16/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 270$26.19/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 290$12.86/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 350$20.16/hr6.0%
Southwest Minnesota 370$15.01/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 380$18.45/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 420$18.45/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 470$18.32/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 890$16.58/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 3,190$20.90/hr3.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 3,980$19.40/hrN/A
Minnesota 5,810$18.78/hr4.2%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2024-2034
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers 1,120$38.85/hr3.7%
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 730$29.18/hr1.8%
Highway Maintenance Workers 4,610$31.18/hr3.8%


  • Clean and maintain fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus.
  • Participate in physical training activities to maintain a high level of physical fitness.
  • Maintain contact with fire dispatchers at all times to notify them of the need for additional firefighters and supplies, or to detail any difficulties encountered.
  • Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
  • Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
  • Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
  • Dress with equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
  • Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
  • Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
  • Participate in physical training activities to maintain a high level of physical fitness.