First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Montana

First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Montana earn the most in Missoula (average $102,660 a year) and the least in Great Falls ($81,090), across the 3 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers average at $85,620 and the median at $82,820 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,930.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers average salary by city in Montana

Missoula$102,660
Billings$86,570
Great Falls$81,090

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Missoula	$102,660	$107,000	$88,210	$76,612	96
Billings	$86,570	$84,190	$84,190	$66,202	94
Great Falls	$81,090	$81,410	$81,410	$62,656	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in other states

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

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 33-1021.
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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