Firefighters Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,630 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.78
10th percentile $35,420
90th percentile $73,740
Employed locally 270
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,420
    25th
    $38,250
    50th (median)
    $53,630
    75th
    $58,140
    90th
    $73,740

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,640
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,940
    Security Guards $34,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $73,340
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $64,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Eastern Ohio is $25.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.47 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Eastern Ohio is 9.9% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,420 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,250.