Firefighters Salary in Ocala, FL

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

Median annual salary $54,950 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.42
10th percentile $34,790
90th percentile $84,790
Employed locally 570
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,790
    25th
    $46,010
    50th (median)
    $54,950
    75th
    $70,190
    90th
    $84,790

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 94% Median Firefighters salary is 6% 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 Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,760
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $67,230
    Security Guards $31,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $93,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,810
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Ocala, FL is $26.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.77 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Ocala, FL is 7.7% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,790 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,010.