Firefighters Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,810 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.28
10th percentile $41,430
90th percentile $86,030
Employed locally 200
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,430
    25th
    $51,170
    50th (median)
    $58,810
    75th
    $68,030
    90th
    $86,030

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Related occupations in Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,450
    Security Guards $37,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $70,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,070
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $28.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.36 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 1.2% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $41,430 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,170.