Firefighters Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $77,390 +30% vs national
Median hourly $37.21
10th percentile $47,350
90th percentile $82,400
Employed locally 140
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,350
    25th
    $68,560
    50th (median)
    $77,390
    75th
    $77,390
    90th
    $82,400

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 109% Median Firefighters salary is 9% above 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
    Binghamton, NY $73,150
    Billings, MT $68,200
    Bozeman, MT $67,450
    Great Falls, MT $60,790
    Helena, MT $55,560
    Sumter, SC $53,470

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,800
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,760
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $78,850
    Transportation Security Screeners $50,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $114,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $107,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Missoula, MT is $37.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.56 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Missoula, MT is 30% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $47,350 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,560.