How much does a firefighter make in Fort Collins?
$99,930a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $48.04 an hour or $8,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.04
- Vs. national median
- +69%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,330Median: $99,930Highest 10%: $108,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,330 | $28.04 | |
| 25th | $74,050 | $35.60 | |
| Median | $99,930 | $48.04 | |
| 75th | $103,100 | $49.58 | |
| 90th | $108,300 | $52.04 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| 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 |
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How much does a firefighter make an hour in Fort Collins?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $48.04 ($99,930 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Fort Collins than the national average?
Yes: $99,930 against $59,280 nationally, 69% more.
How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $74,170, so Fort Collins pays 35% more.
Where does Fort Collins rank for firefighter pay?
6 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Fort Collins?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,300 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.