Firefighters Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,630 -30.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.02
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 380
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,450
    50th (median)
    $41,630
    75th
    $78,150
    90th
    $104,000

    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

    Related occupations in Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,920
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,840
    Security Guards $37,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $69,100
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $75,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $69,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northwestern Idaho is $20.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.89 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northwestern Idaho is 30.1% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,450.