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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
Northwest Minnesota 43047$19.94/hr$14.33/hr$17.25/hr$18.81/hr$20.23/hr$28.21/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services210$20.76/hr
Other ServicesN/AN/A
Public Administration4,570$20.41/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 80$21.01/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 130$34.85/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 160$26.18/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 200$18.81/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 220$26.24/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 250$18.81/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 270$22.75/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 310$17.86/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 370$22.79/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 370$18.81/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 380$18.81/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 400$20.98/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 430$18.81/hr6.0%
Northeast Minnesota 500$19.10/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 570$18.52/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 2,580$23.58/hr3.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 3,160$21.25/hrN/A
Minnesota 4,890$20.53/hr4.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers 900$40.75/hr4.7%
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 420$31.14/hr5.1%
Highway Maintenance Workers 3,860$29.84/hr9.8%


  • 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.