Firefighters Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $42,430 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.40
10th percentile $31,270
90th percentile $61,430
Employed locally 630
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,270
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $42,430
    75th
    $49,130
    90th
    $61,430

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 65% Median Firefighters salary is 35% 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
    Akron, OH $63,110
    Cleveland, OH $62,460
    Toledo, OH $61,260
    Lima, OH $60,740
    Ohio $59,470

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,800
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $64,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,980
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $53,570
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $40,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $84,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Canton?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Canton, OH is $20.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.64 or more per hour.

    Is Canton above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Canton, OH is 28.7% below 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,270 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.