Firefighters Salary in Montana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Montana
Firefighters in Montana earn a median salary of $62,626 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.2% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 970 firefighters are employed across Montana, with salaries ranging from $50,790 to $77,390 depending on location.
$62,626
Avg median salary in Montana
$77,390
Highest paying metro
$50,790
Lowest paying metro
970
Employed in Montana
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Firefighters salaries by city in Montana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | $77,390 | $68,560 | $77,390 | 140 |
| Billings, MT | $68,200 | $55,350 | $68,200 | 140 |
| Bozeman, MT | $67,450 | $67,450 | $92,020 | 110 |
| East-Central Montana | $61,760 | $55,010 | $64,770 | 180 |
| Great Falls, MT | $60,790 | $50,650 | $70,140 | 80 |
| West Montana | $59,070 | $47,970 | $65,430 | 170 |
| Helena, MT | $55,560 | $49,000 | $64,020 | 70 |
| Southwest Montana | $50,790 | $38,860 | $67,120 | 80 |