How much does a firefighter make in Missoula?
$76,620a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Missoula, MT metro area. That is $36.84 an hour or $6,385 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.84
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,120Median: $76,620Highest 10%: $82,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,120 | $21.69 | |
| 25th | $63,470 | $30.51 | |
| Median | $76,620 | $36.84 | |
| 75th | $82,270 | $39.55 | |
| 90th | $82,270 | $39.55 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Bozeman, MT | $77,430 |
| Billings, MT | $68,100 |
| Great Falls, MT | $60,080 |
| Helena, MT | $54,260 |
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Salaries for every job in Missoula, MTFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Missoula?
The median hourly pay in the Missoula, MT metro area is $36.84 ($76,620 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Missoula than the national average?
Yes: $76,620 against $59,280 nationally, 29% more.
How does Missoula compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $59,310, so Missoula pays 29% more.
Where does Missoula rank for firefighter pay?
48 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Missoula?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,270 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.