salary$48,560 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,360per year
Jobs in the area560people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Lakeland?
Expensive. Rent of $1,676 a month takes 41.4% 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 Lakeland, FL?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area is $48,560 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $36,190 and $76,360.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Lakeland?
Typical rent of $1,676 a month takes 41.4% 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 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area.