Firefighter Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median firefighter in the Tampa area earns $59,660 a year ($28.68 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($59,280) and 2% above the Florida median ($58,550). Half of the 3,220 firefighters there earn between $49,010 and $76,020.
Median $59,660
10th: $39,65090th: $80,610
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,650 | $37,260 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $49,010 | $45,900 | $44,490 |
| Median | $59,660 | $58,550 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $76,020 | $75,840 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $80,610 | $93,310 | $101,040 |
| Average | $60,560 | $61,370 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 3,220 | 24,570 | 345,990 |
Tampa, FL ranks 33rd 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
- Jacksonville, FL: $58,940
- 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.