salary$72,760 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Port St. Lucie, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$110,120per year
Jobs in the area600people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Port St. Lucie?
Expensive. Rent of $2,470 a month takes 40.7% 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 Port St. Lucie, FL?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Port St. Lucie, FL area is $72,760 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $51,110 and $110,120.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Port St. Lucie?
Typical rent of $2,470 a month takes 40.7% 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 Port St. Lucie, FL metro area.