Firefighters pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,160 or more. The middle half of firefighters in Grand Forks earn between $47,750 and $77,160.
- $24K10th
- $48K25th
- $68KMedian
- $77K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,460 | $5,122 | $29.55 |
| Median | $68,060 | $5,672 | $32.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,750 | $3,979 | $22.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,160 | $6,430 | $37.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Firefighters pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Firefighters in Grand Forks earn 6% more than the North Dakota average ($57,980) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $59,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $61,460 | $68,060 | $24,080 | $77,160 | 180 |
| North Dakota | $57,980 | $55,080 | $39,700 | $77,530 | 820 |
| United States | $63,630 | $59,280 | $34,910 | $101,040 | 345,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Firefighters salary after taxes in Grand Forks
On the average salary of $61,460, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $51,563 a year, or $4,297 a month and $1,983 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $51,563 | $4,297 |
| Working in MN | $48,907 | $4,076 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for firefighters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $61,460 buys what about $70,918 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Firefighters salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for firefighters
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($199,490).
- Bakersfield, CA$199,490
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- San Francisco, CA$110,590
- Los Angeles, CA$108,860
- Seattle, WA$100,450
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Firefighters salary in Grand Forks: questions
How much do firefighters make an hour in Grand Forks?
$29.55 an hour on average, and $32.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level firefighters salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the firefighters take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $51,563 a year ($4,297 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,460.
Do firefighters earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011; area Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.51, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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