salary$43,850 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,190per year
Jobs in the area810people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Palm Bay?
Expensive. Rent of $1,870 a month takes 51.2% 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 Palm Bay, FL?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area is $43,850 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $36,210 and $64,190.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Palm Bay?
Typical rent of $1,870 a month takes 51.2% 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area.