Firefighters pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,130 or more. The middle half of firefighters in San Juan earn between $32,000 and $42,560.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $43K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,300 | $3,192 | $18.41 |
| Median | $37,120 | $3,093 | $17.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,560 | $3,547 | $20.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Firefighters pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Firefighters in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($38,280) and 40% less than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is -37% against the U.S. median of $59,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $38,300 | $37,120 | $32,000 | $44,130 | 1,770 |
| Puerto Rico | $38,280 | $37,120 | $32,000 | $44,130 | 1,780 |
| United States | $63,630 | $59,280 | $34,910 | $101,040 | 345,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for firefighters? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Firefighters salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$76,350
- Port St. Lucie, FL$75,820
- Naples, FL$63,950
- Sebastian, FL$62,090
- Sebring, FL$48,750
- Palm Bay, FL$49,000
Highest-paying cities for firefighters
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($199,490).
- Bakersfield, CA$199,490
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- San Francisco, CA$110,590
- Los Angeles, CA$108,860
- Seattle, WA$100,450
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Firefighters salary in San Juan: questions
How much do firefighters make an hour in San Juan?
$18.41 an hour on average, and $17.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level firefighters salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do firefighters earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 40% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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