Firefighters Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $54,010 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.97
10th percentile $33,990
90th percentile $82,850
Employed locally 720
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,990
    25th
    $43,600
    50th (median)
    $54,010
    75th
    $72,510
    90th
    $82,850

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 65% Median Firefighters salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $80,780
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $75,230
    Idaho Falls, ID $73,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,700
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $68,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $60,780

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,130
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $53,250
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $71,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,880
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,310
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $40,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Boise City, ID is $25.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.44 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Boise City, ID is 9.3% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Boise City?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $33,990 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,600.