salary$61,560 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Pueblo, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$68,990per year
Jobs in the area170people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Pueblo?
OK. Rent of $1,283 a month takes 25.0% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Pueblo, CO?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Pueblo, CO area is $61,560 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $45,390 and $68,990.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Pueblo?
Typical rent of $1,283 a month takes 25.0% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Pueblo, CO metro area.