Firefighters Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $67,450 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.43
10th percentile $58,160
90th percentile $99,160
Employed locally 110
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,160
    25th
    $67,450
    50th (median)
    $67,450
    75th
    $92,020
    90th
    $99,160

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 77% Median Firefighters salary is 23% 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
    Missoula, MT $77,390
    Binghamton, NY $73,150
    Billings, MT $68,200
    Great Falls, MT $60,790
    Helena, MT $55,560
    Sumter, SC $53,470

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,980
    Security Guards $43,700
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $44,610
    Transportation Security Screeners $57,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Bozeman, MT is $32.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.60 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Bozeman, MT is 13.3% above 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $58,160 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,450.