SOC 33-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Firefighters — Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Firefighters in Punta Gorda, FL is $46,170 per year, 22.1% below the national median of $59,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Firefighters in Punta Gorda, FL is $46,170 per year, 22.1% below the national median of $59,280. Half of workers earn between $36,530 and $57,300. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,140 and the ninetieth at $57,300.
Within the state, Miami records the highest median at $75,710. Of the 206 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 128th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,140 | −45.8% |
| 25th | $36,530 | −38.4% |
| Median (50th) | $46,170 | −22.1% |
| 75th | $57,300 | −3.3% |
| 90th | $57,300 | −3.3% |
| Mean | $47,120 | −20.5% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $75,710 | 6,600 | |
| 2 | Port St. Lucie | $72,760 | 600 | |
| 3 | North Port | $62,120 | 650 | |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $60,000 | 930 | |
| 5 | Naples | $59,850 | 520 | |
| 6 | Tampa | $59,660 | 3,220 | |
| 7 | Sebastian | $59,010 | 230 | |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $58,940 | 2,060 | |
| 9 | Crestview | $56,620 | 440 | |
| 10 | Gainesville | $49,380 | 550 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Punta Gorda run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,170 buys what $44,652 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 24.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,652US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,170 a year, 22.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,140 to $57,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $75,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Firefighters in Punta Gorda, FL?
The median annual wage is $46,170, or $22.20 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,280, so pay in Punta Gorda, FL is 22.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Punta Gorda, FL earns more than $57,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,140 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Miami, at $75,710 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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