Firefighters Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $64,550 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.03
10th percentile $47,470
90th percentile $104,090
Employed locally 420
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,470
    25th
    $52,280
    50th (median)
    $64,550
    75th
    $90,210
    90th
    $104,090

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 69% Median Firefighters salary is 31% 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
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $88,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,300
    Corvallis, OR $83,680

    Related occupations in Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $90,790
    Security Guards $37,470
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $90,220
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,270
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $118,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Greeley?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Greeley, CO is $31.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.08 or more per hour.

    Is Greeley above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Greeley, CO is 8.4% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $47,470 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,280.