Firefighters pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for firefighters is $35.66 an hour ($74,170 a year). About 6,510 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($59,280). Colorado ranks 8th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for firefighters in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.60 | $47,000 |
| 25% of workers | $29.31 | $60,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.66 | $74,170 |
| 75% of workers | $48.68 | $101,260 |
| 90% of workers | $54.89 | $114,170 |
Firefighters pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $99,930 | 300 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $87,980 | 3,010 |
| Boulder | $79,390 | 360 |
| Grand Junction | $70,190 | 220 |
| Colorado Springs | $63,110 | 760 |
| Greeley | $62,640 | 480 |
| Pueblo | $61,560 | 170 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for firefighters
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 26,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,640 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $101,400 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $45,750 |
| Paramedics | $63,910 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $102,580 |
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