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Firefighters average salary by city in Idaho
- Boise$65,210
- Coeur d'Alene$60,700
- Idaho Falls$58,150
- Lewiston$55,550
- Pocatello$42,740
- Twin Falls$39,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $65,210 | $76,280 | $46,490 | $52,228 | 98 |
| Coeur d'Alene | $60,700 | $58,820 | $47,330 | $48,844 | 98 |
| Idaho Falls | $58,150 | $60,930 | $34,110 | $46,930 | 94 |
| Lewiston | $55,550 | $58,920 | $37,680 | $44,979 | 91 |
| Pocatello | $42,740 | $44,250 | $39,540 | $35,365 | 89 |
| Twin Falls | $39,890 | $36,940 | $25,630 | $33,226 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 33-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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