How much does a firefighter make in Montana?
$59,310a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Montana. That is $28.51 an hour or $4,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.51
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,810Median: $59,310Highest 10%: $76,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,810 | $15.77 | |
| 25th | $47,770 | $22.97 | |
| Median | $59,310 | $28.51 | |
| 75th | $68,100 | $32.74 | |
| 90th | $76,620 | $36.84 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $77,430 |
| Missoula, MT | $76,620 |
| Billings, MT | $68,100 |
| Great Falls, MT | $60,080 |
| Helena, MT | $54,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 16. Nebraska | $61,040 |
| 17. Texas | $60,180 |
| 18. Ohio | $59,370 |
| 19. Montana | $59,310 |
| 20. Arizona | $59,280 |
| 21. Alaska | $58,830 |
| 22. Virginia | $58,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $28.51 ($59,310 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $59,310 against $59,280 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Montana rank for firefighter pay?
Montana ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Montana pays firefighters the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $77,430 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.