Firefighters Salary in Lewiston, ID-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston, ID-WA

Median annual salary $60,780 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.22
10th percentile $37,560
90th percentile $91,990
Employed locally 70
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,560
    25th
    $38,130
    50th (median)
    $60,780
    75th
    $91,990
    90th
    $91,990

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 86% Median Firefighters salary is 14% 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
    Idaho Falls, ID $73,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,700
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $68,250
    Cedar Rapids, IA $60,690

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ID-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,940
    Security Guards $37,020
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Lewiston, ID-WA is $29.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.98 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Lewiston, ID-WA 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,560 per year in Lewiston, ID-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,130.