Firefighters Salary in Pueblo, CO

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

Median annual salary $68,890 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.12
10th percentile $45,430
90th percentile $107,320
Employed locally 250
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,430
    25th
    $59,660
    50th (median)
    $68,890
    75th
    $86,550
    90th
    $107,320

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 111% Median Firefighters salary is 11% above 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 Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $57,010
    Security Guards $43,420
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $86,120
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $51,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $94,020
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Pueblo?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Pueblo, CO is $33.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.17 or more per hour.

    Is Pueblo above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Pueblo, CO is 15.7% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $45,430 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,660.