Firefighters Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,070 -34.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.79
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $102,980
Employed locally 420
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,480
    50th (median)
    $39,070
    75th
    $48,210
    90th
    $102,980

    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 Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59,070
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$75,650
    Security Guards$35,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$62,210
    School Bus Monitors$33,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southeast-Central Idaho is $18.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.26 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 34.4% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,480.