How much does a firefighter make in Bozeman?
$77,430a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Bozeman, MT metro area. That is $37.23 an hour or $6,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.23
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,480Median: $77,430Highest 10%: $99,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,480 | $28.60 | |
| 25th | $61,730 | $29.68 | |
| Median | $77,430 | $37.23 | |
| 75th | $91,880 | $44.17 | |
| 90th | $99,020 | $47.61 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Missoula, MT | $76,620 |
| Billings, MT | $68,100 |
| Great Falls, MT | $60,080 |
| Helena, MT | $54,260 |
Related jobs in Bozeman
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $74,320 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $57,450 |
| Lifeguard | $44,610 |
| Security Guard | $41,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Bozeman?
The median hourly pay in the Bozeman, MT metro area is $37.23 ($77,430 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Bozeman than the national average?
Yes: $77,430 against $59,280 nationally, 31% more.
How does Bozeman compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $59,310, so Bozeman pays 31% more.
Where does Bozeman rank for firefighter pay?
43 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Bozeman?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,020 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.