Firefighters Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $42,250 -29% vs national
Median hourly $20.31
10th percentile $29,570
90th percentile $62,090
Employed locally 440
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,570
    25th
    $29,570
    50th (median)
    $42,250
    75th
    $50,650
    90th
    $62,090

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 57% Median Firefighters salary is 43% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,760
    Security Guards$35,010
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$54,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$76,650
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$78,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Pensacola, FL is $20.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.22 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Pensacola, FL is 29% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $29,570 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,570.