Firefighters Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $60,790 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.23
10th percentile $47,400
90th percentile $74,920
Employed locally 80
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,400
    25th
    $50,650
    50th (median)
    $60,790
    75th
    $70,140
    90th
    $74,920

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 92% Median Firefighters salary is 8% 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
    Bozeman, MT $67,450
    Helena, MT $55,560
    Sumter, SC $53,470

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,480
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,380
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $126,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Great Falls, MT is $29.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.86 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Great Falls, MT is 2.1% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $47,400 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,650.