Firefighters Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $57,690 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $42,500
90th percentile $76,810
Employed locally 240
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,500
    25th
    $46,390
    50th (median)
    $57,690
    75th
    $73,810
    90th
    $76,810

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$60,530
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$68,900
    Security Guards$41,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$75,940
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southwest Colorado is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.58 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southwest Colorado is 3.1% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $42,500 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,390.