Washington DNR Wildland Fire Management Firefighter Salary
Olympia, Washington
What Washington DNR Wildland Fire Management pays
Entry-level starting pay
$42,780 to $54,204
a year
Top of posted range
$80,496
a year
Entry-level postings
3 postings
September 2026 to September 2026
Washington DNR Wildland Fire Management listed starting pay of $42,780 to $54,204 a year in 3 entry-level postings between September 2026 and September 2026, with a top of range up to $80,496. The most recent, Fuels Crew Lead, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) in September 2026, started at $45,924 (up to $61,332).
Past Washington DNR Wildland Fire Management postings with pay
Closed postings FireJobs recorded in the last two years. Figures are as the department listed them.
| Position | Posted | Starting | Top of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Health Engine Captain, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup) | October 2026 | $50,412 | $67,704 |
| Fuels Crew Lead, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) | September 2026 | $45,924 | $61,332 |
| Fuels Crew Member, Wildland Fire Management Technician (WFMT) | September 2026 | $42,780 | $56,952 |
| Fire Management Officer (FMO), Wildland Fire Mgmt Unit Mgr (WFMUM)/WFM Specialist In-Training | September 2026 | $54,204 | $80,496 |
| Spillman Unit Suppression, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)/(WFML) In-Training | September 2026 | $45,924 | $67,704 |
Washington DNR Wildland Fire Management pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at Washington DNR Wildland Fire Management make?
- Washington DNR Wildland Fire Management listed starting pay of $42,780 to $54,204 a year in 3 entry-level postings between September 2026 and September 2026, with a top of range up to $80,496. The most recent, Fuels Crew Lead, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) in September 2026, started at $45,924 (up to $61,332).
- How does Washington DNR Wildland Fire Management pay compare with other Washington departments?
- The average starting salary across 35 current Washington firefighter listings on FireJobs is $81,620. Washington DNR Wildland Fire Management's most recent starting figure of $45,924 is 44% below it.
- Is Washington DNR Wildland Fire Management hiring right now?
- Yes. Washington DNR Wildland Fire Management has 8 open positions on FireJobs that list pay. Members see the salary, closing date and the application link.
Source: pay figures the department published in its own job postings, recorded by FireJobs when each posting was live. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.