How much does a firefighter make in Helena?
$54,260a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $26.09 an hour or $4,522 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.09
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 171 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,060Median: $54,260Highest 10%: $64,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| 25th | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| Median | $54,260 | $26.09 | |
| 75th | $64,730 | $31.12 | |
| 90th | $64,730 | $31.12 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Bozeman, MT | $77,430 |
| Missoula, MT | $76,620 |
| Billings, MT | $68,100 |
| Great Falls, MT | $60,080 |
Related jobs in Helena
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $97,850 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $75,430 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $73,950 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $52,140 |
| Security Guard | $37,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $26.09 ($54,260 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Helena than the national average?
No: $54,260 against $59,280 nationally, 8% less.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $59,310, so Helena pays 9% less.
Where does Helena rank for firefighter pay?
171 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,730 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.