How much does a firefighter make in Florida?
$58,550a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Florida. That is $28.15 an hour or $4,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.15
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 24,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,260Median: $58,550Highest 10%: $93,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,260 | $17.91 | |
| 25th | $45,900 | $22.07 | |
| Median | $58,550 | $28.15 | |
| 75th | $75,840 | $36.46 | |
| 90th | $93,310 | $44.86 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $75,710 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $72,760 |
| North Port, FL | $62,120 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $60,000 |
| Naples, FL | $59,850 |
| Tampa, FL | $59,660 |
| Sebastian, FL | $59,010 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $58,940 |
| Crestview, FL | $56,620 |
| Gainesville, FL | $49,380 |
| Lakeland, FL | $48,560 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $47,340 |
| Panama City, FL | $46,580 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $46,170 |
| Deltona, FL | $46,010 |
| Pensacola, FL | $45,770 |
| Orlando, FL | $45,520 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $43,850 |
| Sebring, FL | $43,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 20. Arizona | $59,280 |
| 21. Alaska | $58,830 |
| 22. Virginia | $58,670 |
| 23. Florida | $58,550 |
| 24. Wyoming | $58,090 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $56,620 |
| 26. Iowa | $55,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $28.15 ($58,550 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $58,550 against $59,280 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Florida rank for firefighter pay?
Florida ranks 23 of 50 states.
Which city in Florida pays firefighters the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $75,710 a year.
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.