How much does a firefighter make in Idaho?
$47,320a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Idaho. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.75
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,280Median: $47,320Highest 10%: $81,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,280 | $14.56 | |
| 25th | $35,380 | $17.01 | |
| Median | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| 75th | $76,280 | $36.67 | |
| 90th | $81,190 | $39.03 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boise City, ID | $76,280 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 33. Maine | $48,290 |
| 34. South Dakota | $48,160 |
| 35. Alabama | $47,600 |
| 36. Idaho | $47,320 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $46,850 |
| 38. Delaware | $46,710 |
| 39. Georgia | $46,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $22.75 ($47,320 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $47,320 against $59,280 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Idaho rank for firefighter pay?
Idaho ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Idaho pays firefighters the most?
Boise City, ID, with a median of $76,280 a year.
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.