Firefighters Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,520 +5% vs national
Median hourly $30.06
10th percentile $46,500
90th percentile $90,590
Employed locally 470
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,500
    25th
    $49,570
    50th (median)
    $62,520
    75th
    $76,990
    90th
    $90,590

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$44,430
    Security Guards$48,140
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$82,790
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$121,310
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$49,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northwest Colorado is $30.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.29 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northwest Colorado is 5% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $46,500 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,570.