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

Firefighter Salary in Wyoming

Median Annual in Wyoming
$58,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.93/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wyoming

groups Employed in WY
680
public U.S. Median
$59,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,671 #19 of 50

Firefighter pay in Wyoming, explained

Firefighters in Wyoming earn a median of $58,090 per year ($27.93 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $59,280. Entry-level workers earn around $39,550, while the most experienced firefighters reach about $78,760. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wyoming.

Is $58,090 good pay in Wyoming?

Adjusted for Wyoming's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $58,090 is worth about $62,671 in national buying power — ranking Wyoming #19 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Firefighter pay by experience in Wyoming

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,550
$19.01/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,090
$27.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$78,760
$37.87/hr

Firefighter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WY
Wyoming (here) $58,090 $62,671
Colorado $74,170 $71,973 −$16,080
Nebraska $61,040 $67,745 −$2,950
Montana $59,310 $62,666 −$1,220
Utah $48,310 $48,865 +$9,780
South Dakota $48,160 $54,365 +$9,930
Idaho $47,320 $49,553 +$10,770

Firefighter in Wyoming: FAQ

How much do firefighters make in Wyoming?

Firefighters in Wyoming earn a median of $58,090 per year ($27.93 per hour), compared with $59,280 nationally.

Does Wyoming pay firefighters well?

At $58,090, Wyoming pays 2% below the national median for firefighters. An estimated 680 work in the state.

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