Firefighters Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Firefighters in Colorado earn a median salary of $70,202 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +17.9% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 6,180 firefighters are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $57,690 to $88,860 depending on location.
$70,202
Avg median salary in Colorado
$88,860
Highest paying metro
$57,690
Lowest paying metro
6,180
Employed in Colorado
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inFirefighters salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $88,860 | $75,310 | $109,460 | 2,900 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $88,270 | $72,890 | $101,990 | 300 |
| Boulder, CO | $80,330 | $73,970 | $103,610 | 320 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $69,680 | $44,620 | $89,010 | 240 |
| Pueblo, CO | $68,890 | $59,660 | $86,550 | 250 |
| Greeley, CO | $64,550 | $52,280 | $90,210 | 420 |
| Northwest Colorado | $62,520 | $49,570 | $76,990 | 470 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $62,420 | $50,990 | $71,640 | 840 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $58,810 | $51,170 | $68,030 | 200 |
| Southwest Colorado | $57,690 | $46,390 | $73,810 | 240 |