Firefighter Salary in Denver, CO
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$60,368
Hourly Rate
$29.02
/hour
Jobs in Area
285
employed
Firefighter Salary Range in Denver, CO
Annual Salary Range
$41k
10th percentile
$50k
25th
$72k
75th
$89k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $40,572 | $19.51 |
| 25th Percentile | $49,757 | $23.92 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $60,368 | $29.02 |
| 75th Percentile | $71,613 | $34.43 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $89,016 | $42.80 |
| Average (Mean) | $66,500 | $31.97 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Firefighter salary in Denver, CO is $60,368 per year or $29.02 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Denver, CO Compares
vs National Average
$57,120
vs Colorado Average
$53,264
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$50,986
Cost of living in Denver, CO is 18.4% above the national average.
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