Wildland Firefighter Salary in Alaska
As of 2026-08-26, the median posted salary for Wildland Firefighter positions in Alaska is $69,506 per year, based on 16 public-sector job postings from 2 Alaska employers tracked by Alaska Jobs.
Median over time
weekly snapshots since 2026-31
Who hires this role
Forest Service (federal) · Office of the Secretary of the Interior (federal)
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What does a Wildland Firefighter make in Alaska?
The median posted salary for Wildland Firefighter in Alaska is $69,506 per year, based on 16 public-sector job postings from 2 Alaska employers tracked by Alaska Jobs. The middle half of postings pay between $64,653 and $78,606 per year.
What is the salary range for Wildland Firefighter jobs in Alaska?
Across current and recent Alaska listings, posted pay for Wildland Firefighter runs from $44,112 at the low end to $146,671 at the high end. The 10th–90th percentile band is $57,556 to $86,456.
Who hires Wildland Firefighters in Alaska?
Alaska employers with recent Wildland Firefighter postings include Forest Service (federal), Office of the Secretary of the Interior (federal).
Open Wildland Firefighter listings
- Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper) - Direct Hire Authority — Office of the Secretary of the Interior (federal) · $25.37 - $28.69 Hourly
- Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper) (Detail/Temporary Promotion) — Office of the Secretary of the Interior (federal) · $52,957.00 - $74,970.00 Annually
- Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper) — Office of the Secretary of the Interior (federal) · $52,957.00 - $81,343.00 Annually
- Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operation) — Forest Service (federal) · $57,670.00 - $81,343.00 Annually
- Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Specialist) — Forest Service (federal) · $67,617.00 - $87,899.00 Annually
- Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) — Forest Service (federal) · $57,670.00 - $81,343.00 Annually
- Wildland Firefighter (Helicopter Manager) — Forest Service (federal) · $67,617.00 - $94,687.00 Annually
- Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Dispatch Center Manager) — Forest Service (federal) · $67,617.00 - $87,899.00 Annually
Figures are posted salaries — the ranges employers advertise — annualized for comparison (how we compute this). Actual offers depend on step placement, bargaining unit, and duty station.