Wildland Firefighter Salary in Alaska
As of 2026-10-28, the median posted salary for Wildland Firefighter positions in Alaska is $67,150 per year, based on 22 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 $67,150 per year, based on 22 public-sector job postings from 2 Alaska employers tracked by Alaska Jobs. The middle half of postings pay between $62,264 and $75,695 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 $43,971 at the low end to $146,671 at the high end. The 10th–90th percentile band is $56,694 to $81,152.
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 (Multiple Crew Types) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority — Office of the Secretary of the Interior (federal) · $21.14 - $29.90 Hourly
- Wildland Firefighter (Fire Effects and Fuels Monitoring) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority — Office of the Secretary of the Interior (federal) · $25.37 - $31.24 Hourly
- Wildland Firefighter (Wildland Fire Module) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority — Office of the Secretary of the Interior (federal) · $31.24 - $31.24 Hourly
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.