North Dakota Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 3 North Dakota fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in North Dakota
- 1. City of West Fargo Fire Department $59,343 (Firefighter/EMT - Lateral, May 2026)
- 2. Minot Fire Department $53,113 (FIREFIGHTER, September 2026)
All North Dakota departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of West Fargo Fire Department · West Fargo | $59,343 | $71,217 | 1 |
| Minot Fire Department · Minot | $53,113 | $78,847 | 1 |
| West Fargo Rural Fire Department · West Fargo | $26.54/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.