Firefighter Salary in Jacksonville, FL
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The median firefighter in the Jacksonville area earns $58,940 a year ($28.34 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($59,280) and 1% above the Florida median ($58,550). Half of the 2,060 firefighters there earn between $47,790 and $83,140.
Median $58,940
10th: $38,99090th: $89,840
| Annual pay | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,990 | $37,260 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $47,790 | $45,900 | $44,490 |
| Median | $58,940 | $58,550 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $83,140 | $75,840 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $89,840 | $93,310 | $101,040 |
| Average | $63,970 | $61,370 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 2,060 | 24,570 | 345,990 |
Jacksonville, FL ranks 37th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for firefighter pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($152,100).
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- Miami, FL: $75,710
- Tampa, FL: $59,660
- Orlando, FL: $45,520
- San Jose, CA: $152,100
- San Francisco, CA: $113,700
- New York, NY: $106,420
- Seattle, WA: $101,090
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,050
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.