Best paying jobs for teens in Florida
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What This Guide Covers
This page shows real wage numbers for a few first jobs in Florida: cashier, EMT, and lifeguard. All numbers come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS OES), May 2025. This is not career, legal, medical, or financial advice. Always confirm details with a professional or the agency that licenses the job.
Cashier Pay in Florida
The median pay for a cashier in Florida is $30,530 a year, according to BLS OES, May 2025.
- Source: BLS OES, May 2025 · Cashier
EMT Pay and the One-Semester Certificate
The median pay for an EMT in Florida is $39,870 a year, according to BLS OES, May 2025. EMT is a certificate you can finish in one semester. It is the one certificate in our material that moves pay up from cashier-level jobs. Confirm program length, cost, and licensing steps with the school or the state licensing agency before you enroll.
- Source: BLS OES, May 2025 · EMT
Lifeguard Pay in Orlando
The median pay for a lifeguard in Orlando is $30,510 a year, according to BLS OES, May 2025. This number is for the Orlando metro area, not the whole state, so pay in other Florida cities may differ.
- Source: BLS OES, May 2025 · Lifeguard
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Wage medians are statewide or metro averages. Your actual pay may be higher or lower depending on your city and employer. If you want to see how these numbers might apply to your own situation, FirstJobFL can look at your own document or numbers and show related BLS wage data. Check the plan prices ($9, $99, $299) and the site's privacy policy first, and confirm any certificate or licensing steps — like the EMT program — with a professional or the licensing agency.