Firefighters Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,760 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.69
10th percentile $47,580
90th percentile $76,370
Employed locally 180
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,580
    25th
    $55,010
    50th (median)
    $61,760
    75th
    $64,770
    90th
    $76,370

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,880
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,890
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,330
    Security Guards $34,260
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in East-Central Montana is $29.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.41 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in East-Central Montana is 3.7% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $47,580 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,010.