Firefighters Salary in Tallahassee, FL

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

Median annual salary $52,100 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.05
10th percentile $36,100
90th percentile $71,250
Employed locally 320
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,100
    25th
    $43,540
    50th (median)
    $52,100
    75th
    $55,740
    90th
    $71,250

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 83% Median Firefighters salary is 17% 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 Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,500
    Security Guards $34,340
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $57,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $54,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $93,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Tallahassee, FL is $25.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.25 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Tallahassee, FL is 12.5% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,100 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,540.