Firefighters Salary in Jacksonville, FL

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

Median annual salary $52,770 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.37
10th percentile $40,120
90th percentile $83,120
Employed locally 1,780
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,120
    25th
    $52,360
    50th (median)
    $52,770
    75th
    $72,190
    90th
    $83,120

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 69% Median Firefighters salary is 31% 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 Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,020
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $96,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $109,280
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Jacksonville, FL is $25.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.19 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Jacksonville, FL is 11.4% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $40,120 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,360.