How much does a firefighter make in North Port?

$62,120a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area. That is $29.87 an hour or $5,177 a month.

Hourly: $29.87
Vs. national median: +5%
Rank among cities: 109 of 347
Jobs in the area: 650

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $37,000Median: $62,120Highest 10%: $90,800

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$37,000	$17.79
25th	$47,120	$22.65
Median	$62,120	$29.87
75th	$76,280	$36.67
90th	$90,800	$43.65

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Miami, FL	$75,710
Port St. Lucie, FL	$72,760
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

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Related jobs in North Port

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$109,800
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$102,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$92,600
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$75,820
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$66,150
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$64,320
Private Detective and Investigator	$51,950
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$45,430
Protective Service Worker	$42,200
Security Guard	$37,040

Salaries for every job in North Port, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in North Port?

The median hourly pay in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area is $29.87 ($62,120 a year).

Do firefighters make more in North Port than the national average?

Yes: $62,120 against $59,280 nationally, 5% more.

How does North Port compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $58,550, so North Port pays 6% more.

Where does North Port rank for firefighter pay?

109 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in North Port?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,800 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.