Firefighters Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $42,970 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.66
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $69,950
Employed locally 230
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,950
    50th (median)
    $42,970
    75th
    $51,170
    90th
    $69,950

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 63% Median Firefighters salary is 37% 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 Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,670
    Security Guards $35,220
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $52,830
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $65,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Panama City?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Panama City, FL is $20.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.68 or more per hour.

    Is Panama City above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Panama City, FL is 27.8% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,950.