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Firefighters average salary by city in Montana
- Bozeman$76,280
- Missoula$69,650
- Billings$63,060
- Great Falls$60,860
- Helena$53,740
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $76,280 | $77,430 | $61,730 | $59,544 | 103 |
| Missoula | $69,650 | $76,620 | $63,470 | $55,254 | 96 |
| Billings | $63,060 | $68,100 | $54,700 | $50,642 | 94 |
| Great Falls | $60,860 | $60,080 | $55,430 | $48,977 | 97 |
| Helena | $53,740 | $54,260 | $48,030 | $43,591 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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