Earnings
Wildland firefighters typically earn lower salaries than traditional firefighters do. In 2021, they received average annual salaries of $35,945, according to GlassDoor.com. This is about $20,000 less than the average for traditional firefighters. Salaries for wildland firefighters ranged from $24,000 to $54,000 or more per year.
Many wildland firefighters are employed in seasonal positions that do not offer fringe benefits such as health insurance, paid sick and vacation days, and access to retirement savings plans. Full-time wildland firefighters typically receive benefits, but this varies by employer.
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