First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Minnesota

First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Minnesota earn the most in Rochester (average $87,570 a year) and the least in St. Cloud ($74,930), across the 4 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers average at $84,330 and the median at $78,800 for 1,120 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,930.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers average salary by city in Minnesota

Rochester$87,570
Minneapolis$86,070
Duluth$78,210
St. Cloud$74,930

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rochester	$87,570	$78,800	$78,800	$66,004	91
Minneapolis	$86,070	$81,630	$66,860	$65,051	105
Duluth	$78,210	$72,290	$60,720	$60,056	89
St. Cloud	$74,930	$74,520	$61,520	$57,971	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in other states

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by city and state

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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 33-1021.
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.

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