How much does a firefighter make in Colorado?
$74,170a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Colorado. That is $35.66 an hour or $6,181 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.66
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,000Median: $74,170Highest 10%: $114,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,000 | $22.60 | |
| 25th | $60,970 | $29.31 | |
| Median | $74,170 | $35.66 | |
| 75th | $101,300 | $48.68 | |
| 90th | $114,200 | $54.89 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Collins, CO | $99,930 |
| Denver, CO | $87,980 |
| Boulder, CO | $79,390 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $70,190 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $63,110 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,640 |
| Pueblo, CO | $61,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 5. Illinois | $78,380 |
| 6. Connecticut | $77,630 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $75,870 |
| 8. Colorado | $74,170 |
| 9. Maryland | $73,810 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $73,460 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $72,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $35.66 ($74,170 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $74,170 against $59,280 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Colorado rank for firefighter pay?
Colorado ranks 8 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays firefighters the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, with a median of $99,930 a year.
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.