Firefighters Salary in Casper, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Casper, WY

Median annual salary $47,320 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $40,020
90th percentile $60,380
Employed locally 100
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,020
    25th
    $45,020
    50th (median)
    $47,320
    75th
    $60,380
    90th
    $60,380

    Casper economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,247 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 66% Median Firefighters salary is 34% 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
    Cheyenne, WY $65,150
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $55,410
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $52,870
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $51,850
    Wyoming $51,850

    Related occupations in Casper, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,400
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $47,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Casper?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Casper, WY is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.03 or more per hour.

    Is Casper above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Casper, WY is 20.5% 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 Casper?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $40,020 per year in Casper, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,020.