Firefighters Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $49,130 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $38,210
90th percentile $77,750
Employed locally 540
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,210
    25th
    $40,210
    50th (median)
    $49,130
    75th
    $59,870
    90th
    $77,750

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 77% Median Firefighters salary is 23% 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 Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,790
    Security Guards $35,430
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,260
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,590
    School Bus Monitors $32,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $93,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Lakeland, FL is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Lakeland, FL is 17.5% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $38,210 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,210.