verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Firefighter Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$47,320/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.75/hr
▼ 20% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
2,240
public U.S. Median
$59,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$49,553 #37 of 50

Firefighter pay in Idaho, explained

Firefighters in Idaho earn a median of $47,320 per year ($22.75 per hour), which is 20% below the national median of $59,280. Entry-level workers earn around $30,280, while the most experienced firefighters reach about $81,190. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $47,320 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $47,320 is worth about $49,553 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #37 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Firefighter pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$30,280
$14.56/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,320
$22.75/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,190
$39.03/hr

Firefighter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $47,320 $49,553
Washington $94,520 $88,326 −$47,200
Oregon $70,900 $68,595 −$23,580
Nevada $66,570 $66,584 −$19,250
Montana $59,310 $62,666 −$11,990
Wyoming $58,090 $62,671 −$10,770
Utah $48,310 $48,865 −$990

Firefighter in Idaho: FAQ

How much do firefighters make in Idaho?

Firefighters in Idaho earn a median of $47,320 per year ($22.75 per hour), compared with $59,280 nationally.

Does Idaho pay firefighters well?

At $47,320, Idaho pays 20% below the national median for firefighters. An estimated 2,240 work in the state.

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