Firefighters Salary in Sebastian, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL

Median annual salary $58,360 -2% vs national
Median hourly $28.06
10th percentile $52,380
90th percentile $76,160
Employed locally 200
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,380
    25th
    $58,360
    50th (median)
    $58,360
    75th
    $76,160
    90th
    $76,160

    Sebastian economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 82% Median Firefighters salary is 18% 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 Sebastian, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,550
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $93,930
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,470
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $66,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Sebastian?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Sebastian, FL is $28.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.02 or more per hour.

    Is Sebastian above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Sebastian, FL is 2% 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 Sebastian?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $52,380 per year in Sebastian, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,360.