Firefighters Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $88,270 +48.3% vs national
Median hourly $42.44
10th percentile $57,860
90th percentile $109,340
Employed locally 300
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,860
    25th
    $72,890
    50th (median)
    $88,270
    75th
    $101,990
    90th
    $109,340

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 97% Median Firefighters salary is 3% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,860
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,300
    Corvallis, OR $83,680
    Boulder, CO $80,330

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,450
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $97,400
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,940
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $119,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $125,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Fort Collins, CO is $42.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.04 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Fort Collins, CO is 48.3% above 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $57,860 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,890.