Firefighters Salary in Deltona, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL

Median annual salary $44,220 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.26
10th percentile $32,990
90th percentile $67,890
Employed locally 580
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,990
    25th
    $35,060
    50th (median)
    $44,220
    75th
    $53,440
    90th
    $67,890

    Deltona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 65% Median Firefighters salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Port St. Lucie, FL $87,640
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,590
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $69,780
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $68,040
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $63,040
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $60,360

    Related occupations in Deltona, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $33,590
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,580
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,290
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $76,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Deltona?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Deltona, FL is $21.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.08 or more per hour.

    Is Deltona above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Deltona, FL is 25.7% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Deltona?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $32,990 per year in Deltona, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,060.