Firefighters Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $75,590 +27% vs national
Median hourly $36.34
10th percentile $49,020
90th percentile $117,650
Employed locally 5,280
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,020
    25th
    $59,670
    50th (median)
    $75,590
    75th
    $94,560
    90th
    $117,650

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 103% Median Firefighters salary is 3% above 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
    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
    Flagstaff, AZ $58,690

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $94,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,100
    Transportation Security Screeners $65,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $118,310
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $37,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Miami, FL is $36.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.96 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Miami, FL is 27% above 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $49,020 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,670.