verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Firefighter Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$58,550/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.15/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
24,570
public U.S. Median
$59,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$56,617 #27 of 50

Firefighter pay in Florida, explained

Firefighters in Florida earn a median of $58,550 per year ($28.15 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $59,280. Entry-level workers earn around $37,260, while the most experienced firefighters reach about $93,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $58,550 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $58,550 is worth about $56,617 in national buying power — ranking Florida #27 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Firefighter pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,260
$17.91/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,550
$28.15/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$93,310
$44.86/hr

Firefighter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $58,550 $56,617
Alabama $47,600 $53,590 +$10,950
Georgia $46,550 $48,342 +$12,000

Firefighter in Florida: FAQ

How much do firefighters make in Florida?

Firefighters in Florida earn a median of $58,550 per year ($28.15 per hour), compared with $59,280 nationally.

Does Florida pay firefighters well?

At $58,550, Florida pays 1% below the national median for firefighters. An estimated 24,570 work in the state.

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