salary$76,280 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Boise City, ID area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$32,810per year
Top pay (top 10%)$82,030per year
Jobs in the area740people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Boise City?
OK. Rent of $1,711 a month takes 26.9% 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 Boise City, ID?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Boise City, ID area is $76,280 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $32,810 and $82,030.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Boise City?
Typical rent of $1,711 a month takes 26.9% 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 Boise City, ID metro area.