salary$59,660 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$80,610per year
Jobs in the area3,220people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Tampa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,216 a month takes 44.6% 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 Tampa, FL?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $59,660 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $39,650 and $80,610.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Tampa?
Typical rent of $2,216 a month takes 44.6% 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.