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How much does a firefighter make in Florence?

$32,570a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Florence, SC metro area. That is $15.66 an hour or $2,714 a month.

Hourly
$15.66
Vs. national median
-45%
Rank among cities
338 of 347
Jobs in the area
340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,200Median: $32,570Highest 10%: $45,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,200$11.15
25th$27,590$13.26
Median$32,570$15.66
75th$40,360$19.40
90th$45,470$21.86

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Hilton Head Island, SC$50,210
Augusta, GA$47,540
Charleston, SC$46,830
Myrtle Beach, SC$45,890
Sumter, SC$43,890
Greenville, SC$39,980
Charlotte, NC$38,700
Columbia, SC$36,960
Spartanburg, SC$36,360
Firefighter salary in South Carolina Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Florence

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$60,380
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$59,510
Detective and Criminal Investigator$55,320
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,710
Security Guard$39,060
Correctional Officer and Jailer$38,500
Salaries for every job in Florence, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Florence?

The median hourly pay in the Florence, SC metro area is $15.66 ($32,570 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Florence than the national average?

No: $32,570 against $59,280 nationally, 45% less.

How does Florence compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $42,570, so Florence pays 23% less.

Where does Florence rank for firefighter pay?

338 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Florence?

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,470 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.