Firefighters Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $63,110 +6% vs national
Median hourly $30.34
10th percentile $37,270
90th percentile $87,250
Employed locally 1,220
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,270
    25th
    $46,710
    50th (median)
    $63,110
    75th
    $75,720
    90th
    $87,250

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 88% Median Firefighters salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $71,030
    Cleveland, OH $62,460
    Toledo, OH $61,260
    Lima, OH $60,740
    Ohio $59,470
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $56,920

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $75,760
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,390
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Akron, OH is $30.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.50 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Akron, OH is 6% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Akron?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,270 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,710.