Of the 1,730 fire science professionals employed in Wisconsin, 550 work in Milwaukee. Between 2006 and 2010, in Milwaukee, there has been a 25% growth in the number of fire science professionals. As the employment for fire science professionals in Milwaukee has increased, overall employment in Milwaukee has also increased.

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In Milwaukee, salaries for fire science professionals have increased. In 2010 Milwaukee fire science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $56,295. The average salary for fire science professionals in Milwaukee was $55,567 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee fire science professionals earn a median yearly salary of $55,718. The difference in pay between the fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 145%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $33,242 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $81,470 per year.

Milwaukee fire science professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

There is only one accredited fire science school in the city. Many of Milwaukee's fire science professionals are graduates of this school.

There is one degree and certificate program in fire science offered by Milwaukee's fire science school.

In 2010 approximately 36 students completed fire science courses.