Firefighters Salary in Colorado

Median Salary

$74,170

per year

Hourly Rate

$35.66

per hour

Employment

6,510

in Colorado

vs. National Avg

+25.1%

National: $59,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,280, Colorado pays 25.1% MORE for Firefighters positions.

Purchasing Power

$70,370

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

105.4

5% above national avg

Rent/Income

30%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Colorado

10th

$47,000

25th

$60,970

Median

$74,170

75th

$101,260

90th

$114,170

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).