Firefighters Salary in Florida
Firefighters in Florida earn a median of $58,550 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 24,570
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,260; the top 10% earn over $93,310. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
States ranked near Florida
Similar jobs in Florida
- Forest and Conservation Workers$36,780 median in Florida
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$35,020 median in Florida
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$51,690 median in Florida
- Aircraft Service Attendants$38,400 median in Florida
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$72,860 median in Florida
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$76,040 median in Florida
Firefighters pay in Florida
How much do firefighters make in Florida?
The median is $58,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,260 and the top 10% earn over $93,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 50 (−1% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.