How much does a firefighter make in Idaho Falls?
$60,930a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area. That is $29.29 an hour or $5,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.29
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,110Median: $60,930Highest 10%: $81,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,110 | $16.40 | |
| 25th | $34,110 | $16.40 | |
| Median | $60,930 | $29.29 | |
| 75th | $77,230 | $37.13 | |
| 90th | $81,190 | $39.03 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Boise City, ID | $76,280 |
| Lewiston, ID | $58,920 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $58,820 |
| Logan, UT | $44,440 |
| Pocatello, ID | $44,250 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $36,940 |
Related jobs in Idaho Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $95,850 |
| Security Guard | $78,680 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $63,130 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $61,880 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $48,420 |
| Lifeguard | $24,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Idaho Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area is $29.29 ($60,930 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Idaho Falls than the national average?
Yes: $60,930 against $59,280 nationally, 3% more.
How does Idaho Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $47,320, so Idaho Falls pays 29% more.
Where does Idaho Falls rank for firefighter pay?
120 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Idaho Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,190 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.