Firefighters Salary in Sebring, FL

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

Median annual salary $49,000 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $63,730
Employed locally 70
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $40,970
    50th (median)
    $49,000
    75th
    $53,910
    90th
    $63,730

    Sebring economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 88% Median Firefighters salary is 12% 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 Sebring, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,380
    Security Guards $31,110
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $52,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $90,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Sebring?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Sebring, FL is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.80 or more per hour.

    Is Sebring above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Sebring, FL is 17.7% 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 Sebring?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in Sebring, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,970.