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Firefighter salary in Idaho

Firefighters in Idaho earn a median $47,320 a year across all employers.

$47,320
median pay in ID, all employers
2,240
workers in ID (SOC 33-2011)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Idaho, all employers Sourced

Firefighters (SOC 33-2011) in Idaho, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureID
Workers2,240
10th percentile$30,280
Median$47,320
90th percentile$81,190
National median, government employers$60,050

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Idaho

State employees: State public safety

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
PERSI Base Plan - police officer/firefighter (public safety) members
Base Plan, police officer/firefighter member status
2.3%age 60 with 5 years of service10.36%Not stated

Local employees: Local police and firefighters

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
PERSI Base Plan - police officer/firefighter (public safety) members
Base Plan, police officer/firefighter member status
2.3%age 60 with 5 years of service10.36%Not stated

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Idaho pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Idaho

81 fire departments in Idaho, largest Boise City Fire Department, Idaho Falls Fire Department, Nampa Fire Department.

Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Idaho

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Firefighter page.

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