Firefighters Salary in Lima, OH

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

Median annual salary $60,740 +2% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $31,320
90th percentile $68,810
Employed locally 130
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,320
    25th
    $47,220
    50th (median)
    $60,740
    75th
    $61,950
    90th
    $68,810

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 98% Median Firefighters salary is 2% 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
    Ohio $59,470
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $56,920

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,870
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,650
    Security Guards $34,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,910
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Lima, OH is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.44 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Lima, OH is 2% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,320 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,220.