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Firefighter Salary in Montana (2026)
$28.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,805/year ($3,984/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,010 Firefighter jobs in Montana (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Firefighter salary of $59,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,805 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $59,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,937 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,537 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,031 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,805 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,984 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Montana?
- The median Firefighter salary in Montana is $59,310 per year ($28.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,770 and $68,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Montana?
- On the median salary of $59,310, a single filer in Montana takes home about $47,805 per year ($3,984 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,010 Firefighter jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.