Firefighters Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $46,950 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $39,930
90th percentile $62,780
Employed locally 500
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,930
    25th
    $42,930
    50th (median)
    $46,950
    75th
    $58,880
    90th
    $62,780

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 80% Median Firefighters salary is 20% 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 Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,750
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $56,380
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $88,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $76,540
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Gainesville, FL is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.77 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Gainesville, FL is 21.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $39,930 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,930.