How much does a firefighter make in Boise City?
$76,280a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Boise City, ID metro area. That is $36.67 an hour or $6,357 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.67
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,810Median: $76,280Highest 10%: $82,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,810 | $15.77 | |
| 25th | $46,490 | $22.35 | |
| Median | $76,280 | $36.67 | |
| 75th | $79,270 | $38.11 | |
| 90th | $82,030 | $39.44 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Idaho Falls, ID | $60,930 |
| Lewiston, ID | $58,920 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $58,820 |
| Logan, UT | $44,440 |
| Pocatello, ID | $44,250 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $36,940 |
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Salaries for every job in Boise City, IDFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Boise City?
The median hourly pay in the Boise City, ID metro area is $36.67 ($76,280 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Boise City than the national average?
Yes: $76,280 against $59,280 nationally, 29% more.
How does Boise City compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $47,320, so Boise City pays 61% more.
Where does Boise City rank for firefighter pay?
49 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Boise City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,030 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.