salary$60,000 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$82,290per year
Jobs in the area930people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Cape Coral?
Expensive. Rent of $2,339 a month takes 46.8% of the median firefighter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Cape Coral, FL?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area is $60,000 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $46,500 and $82,290.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Cape Coral?
Typical rent of $2,339 a month takes 46.8% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area.