Firefighters Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $56,920 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.37
10th percentile $33,910
90th percentile $76,830
Employed locally 1,340
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,910
    25th
    $39,780
    50th (median)
    $56,920
    75th
    $66,040
    90th
    $76,830

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 82% Median Firefighters salary is 18% 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 Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,770
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,870
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $80,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Dayton, OH is $27.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.55 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Dayton, OH is 4.4% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $33,910 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,780.