How much does a firefighter make in Great Falls?
$60,080a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Great Falls, MT metro area. That is $28.88 an hour or $5,007 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.88
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 129 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,270Median: $60,080Highest 10%: $72,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,270 | $22.73 | |
| 25th | $55,430 | $26.65 | |
| Median | $60,080 | $28.88 | |
| 75th | $69,580 | $33.45 | |
| 90th | $72,520 | $34.87 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Bozeman, MT | $77,430 |
| Missoula, MT | $76,620 |
| Billings, MT | $68,100 |
| Helena, MT | $54,260 |
Related jobs in Great Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $78,870 |
| Security Guard | $41,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Great Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Great Falls, MT metro area is $28.88 ($60,080 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Great Falls than the national average?
Yes: $60,080 against $59,280 nationally, 1% more.
How does Great Falls compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $59,310, so Great Falls pays 1% more.
Where does Great Falls rank for firefighter pay?
129 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Great Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,520 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.