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Wildland firefighter salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Wildland Firefighter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$32.01
Average $32.01
Low $16.66
High $61.49

The average salary for a wildland firefighter is $32.01 per hour in the United States. 155 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 17, 2026).

Wildland Firefighter job openings in United States

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Wildland Firefighter (Engine) ...
Porter, IN
$25.94 an hour
Full-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Wildland Firefighter in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Wildfire Defense Systems
 
$90,000per year
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Diamond Fire
 
$76,617per year
Kern County, CA
 
$70,066per year
Pueblo County, CO
 
$66,841per year
El Paso County, CO
 
$61,942per year
City of Steamboat Springs
 
$58,993per year

Highest paying cities for Wildland Firefighters near United States

  1. Salem, OR
    $31.63 per hour
  2. Elko, NV
    $25.14 per hour
  3. Escondido, CA
    $23.44 per hour
  4. Merlin, OR
    $22.40 per hour
  5. Boise, ID
    $21.64 per hour

Where can a Wildland Firefighter earn more?

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