How much does a Firefighters make per hour in West Montana?

Firefighters Salary in West Montana

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

Median annual salary $59,070 -0.8% vs national

Median hourly $28.40

10th percentile $36,900

90th percentile $72,360

Employed locally 170

National median $59,530

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Firefighters

West Montana

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$36,900

25th

$47,970

50th (median)

$59,070

75th

$65,430

90th

$72,360

Top-paying metros for Firefighters

Metro area	Median 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 West Montana

Occupation	Median salary
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$65,370
Security Guards	$39,990
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$52,060
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$97,600
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$83,620
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$82,510

Frequently asked questions

How much do Firefighters make per hour in West Montana?

The median hourly wage for Firefighters in West Montana is $28.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.82 or more per hour.

Is West Montana above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

The median Firefighters salary in West Montana is 0.8% 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 West Montana?

Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,900 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,970.