Firefighter Salary in Orlando, FL
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The median firefighter in the Orlando area earns $45,520 a year ($21.88 an hour), 23% below the U.S. median ($59,280) and 22% below the Florida median ($58,550). Half of the 3,580 firefighters there earn between $40,280 and $58,640.
Median $45,520
10th: $36,87090th: $75,390
| Annual pay | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,870 | $37,260 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $40,280 | $45,900 | $44,490 |
| Median | $45,520 | $58,550 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $58,640 | $75,840 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $75,390 | $93,310 | $101,040 |
| Average | $50,130 | $61,370 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 3,580 | 24,570 | 345,990 |
Orlando, FL ranks 47th 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
- Jacksonville, FL: $58,940
- 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.