Public Service Aurora, CO Pop. 386,261

Firefighter Salary in Aurora, Colorado

The median firefighter salary in Aurora, CO is $54,264 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 0.0% above the Colorado state average.

City Median
$54,264
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
+$2,584
Cost of Living
105%

Firefighter Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level firefighter earns around $33,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $86,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$33,600
+$1,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$54,600
+$2,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$86,100
+$4,100 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, CO

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $31,080
25th Percentile $40,530
Median (50th) $54,264
75th Percentile $74,760
90th Percentile $97,440

Firefighter Salary in Other Colorado Cities

Boulder, CO
$66,150
Pop. 105,673
Denver, CO
$57,882
Pop. 715,522
Fort Collins, CO
$54,781
Pop. 169,810
Colorado Springs, CO
$51,680
Pop. 478,961

How to Become a Firefighter in Aurora

Education

Most firefighter positions require a postsecondary nondegree award. Aurora and the surrounding Colorado area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

FirefightingEmergency MedicalHazmatPhysical FitnessTeamworkEquipment Operation

Job Outlook

Nationally, firefighter employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.