Firefighters Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $73,940 +24.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.55
10th percentile $61,650
90th percentile $95,430
Employed locally 200
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,650
    25th
    $61,650
    50th (median)
    $73,940
    75th
    $82,010
    90th
    $95,430

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 96% Median Firefighters salary is 4% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $80,780
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $75,230
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,700
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $68,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $60,780
    Cedar Rapids, IA $60,690

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $79,470
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,610
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,910
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $92,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $92,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Idaho Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Idaho Falls, ID is $35.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.04 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 24.2% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $61,650 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,650.