How much does a firefighter make in Colorado Springs?
$63,110a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $30.34 an hour or $5,259 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.34
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,240Median: $63,110Highest 10%: $72,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,240 | $21.27 | |
| 25th | $51,560 | $24.79 | |
| Median | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| 75th | $72,440 | $34.83 | |
| 90th | $72,440 | $34.83 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Fort Collins, CO | $99,930 |
| Denver, CO | $87,980 |
| Boulder, CO | $79,390 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $70,190 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,640 |
| Pueblo, CO | $61,560 |
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Salaries for every job in Colorado Springs, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $30.34 ($63,110 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
Yes: $63,110 against $59,280 nationally, 6% more.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $74,170, so Colorado Springs pays 15% less.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for firefighter pay?
97 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,440 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.