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Firefighters average salary by city in Colorado
- Fort Collins$89,590
- Denver$88,260
- Boulder$81,950
- Grand Junction$63,990
- Colorado Springs$62,280
- Greeley$62,270
- Pueblo$57,880
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins | $89,590 | $99,930 | $74,050 | $68,623 | 101 |
| Denver | $88,260 | $87,980 | $73,020 | $67,746 | 106 |
| Boulder | $81,950 | $79,390 | $67,130 | $63,584 | 105 |
| Grand Junction | $63,990 | $70,190 | $44,930 | $51,489 | 95 |
| Colorado Springs | $62,280 | $63,110 | $51,560 | $50,190 | 101 |
| Greeley | $62,270 | $62,640 | $51,630 | $50,182 | 100 |
| Pueblo | $57,880 | $61,560 | $48,130 | $46,848 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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