salary$75,710 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$116,390per year
Jobs in the area6,600people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Fort Lauderdale?
Expensive. Rent of $2,109 a month takes 33.4% 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area is $75,710 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $48,530 and $116,390.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Fort Lauderdale?
Typical rent of $2,109 a month takes 33.4% 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.