How much does a firefighter make in Boulder?
$79,390a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $38.17 an hour or $6,616 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.17
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,730Median: $79,390Highest 10%: $107,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| 25th | $67,130 | $32.27 | |
| Median | $79,390 | $38.17 | |
| 75th | $102,600 | $49.32 | |
| 90th | $107,200 | $51.54 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Fort Collins, CO | $99,930 |
| Denver, CO | $87,980 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $70,190 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $63,110 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,640 |
| Pueblo, CO | $61,560 |
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Salaries for every job in Boulder, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $38.17 ($79,390 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $79,390 against $59,280 nationally, 34% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $74,170, so Boulder pays 7% more.
Where does Boulder rank for firefighter pay?
34 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.