Firefighters Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $55,560 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.71
10th percentile $46,640
90th percentile $68,500
Employed locally 70
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,640
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $55,560
    75th
    $64,020
    90th
    $68,500

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 75% Median Firefighters salary is 25% 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
    Great Falls, MT $60,790
    Sumter, SC $53,470

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $73,820
    Security Guards $37,700
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $73,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,140
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Helena, MT is $26.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.12 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Helena, MT is 6.7% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $46,640 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.