How Much Does a Wildland Firefighter Make Per Year? Average Wildland Firefighter Salary

A wildland firefighter makes on average about $35,000 per year. This varies depending on location with some states such as Florida, Oregon and Texas averaging slightly lower than the average with salaries between $32,000 and $34,000 while California and Minnesota are above the average, paying salaries from $37,000 to $39,000. New York ($41,000) and Boston ($42,000) offer good remuneration and Washington, DC is even higher at $47,000.