Firefighters Salary in Florida
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 23 metro areas • Florida
Firefighters in Florida earn a median salary of $54,698 per year on average across 23 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.1% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 21,270 firefighters are employed across Florida, with salaries ranging from $42,250 to $87,640 depending on location.
$54,698
Avg median salary in Florida
$87,640
Highest paying metro
$42,250
Lowest paying metro
21,270
Employed in Florida
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inFirefighters salaries by city in Florida
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $87,640 | $55,820 | $115,250 | 500 |
| Miami, FL | $75,590 | $59,670 | $94,560 | 5,280 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $69,780 | $48,750 | $83,120 | 930 |
| Naples, FL | $68,040 | $60,720 | $90,010 | 390 |
| North Port, FL | $63,040 | $45,770 | $77,600 | 490 |
| Tampa, FL | $60,360 | $48,520 | $76,740 | 2,820 |
| Sebastian, FL | $58,360 | $58,360 | $76,160 | 200 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $57,940 | $47,230 | $76,010 | 110 |
| Ocala, FL | $54,950 | $46,010 | $70,190 | 570 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $52,770 | $52,360 | $72,190 | 1,780 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $52,100 | $43,540 | $55,740 | 320 |
| Crestview, FL | $51,910 | $43,850 | $66,120 | 440 |
| Lakeland, FL | $49,130 | $40,210 | $59,870 | 540 |
| Sebring, FL | $49,000 | $40,970 | $53,910 | 70 |
| South Florida | $48,090 | $46,370 | $58,230 | 550 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $47,680 | $36,870 | $62,100 | 40 |
| Gainesville, FL | $46,950 | $42,930 | $58,880 | 500 |
| Orlando, FL | $46,540 | $40,340 | $59,130 | 3,170 |
| North Florida | $44,380 | $35,190 | $50,670 | 510 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $44,370 | $44,370 | $58,740 | 810 |
| Deltona, FL | $44,220 | $35,060 | $53,440 | 580 |
| Panama City, FL | $42,970 | $33,950 | $51,170 | 230 |
| Pensacola, FL | $42,250 | $29,570 | $50,650 | 440 |