Firefighters Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,790 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.42
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $67,120
Employed locally 80
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $38,860
    50th (median)
    $50,790
    75th
    $67,120
    90th
    $67,120

    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 Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,910
    Security Guards $36,340
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,710
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southwest Montana is $24.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.22 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southwest Montana is 14.7% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,860.