salary$68,100 a year$33 an hour · median pay in the Billings, MT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$71,880per year
Jobs in the area130people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Billings?
OK. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 26.6% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Billings, MT?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Billings, MT area is $68,100 a year ($33 an hour). Most earn between $51,990 and $71,880.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Billings?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 26.6% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Billings, MT metro area.