Firefighters Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Firefighters in Ohio earn a median salary of $53,223 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.6% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 19,140 firefighters are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $39,820 to $71,030 depending on location.
$53,223
Avg median salary in Ohio
$71,030
Highest paying metro
$39,820
Lowest paying metro
19,140
Employed in Ohio
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Firefighters salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $71,030 | $51,350 | $97,680 | 3,640 |
| Akron, OH | $63,110 | $46,710 | $75,720 | 1,220 |
| Cleveland, OH | $62,460 | $48,020 | $75,130 | 4,070 |
| Toledo, OH | $61,260 | $45,850 | $76,890 | 1,090 |
| Lima, OH | $60,740 | $47,220 | $61,950 | 130 |
| Dayton, OH | $56,920 | $39,780 | $66,040 | 1,340 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $54,130 | $43,310 | $71,030 | 3,670 |
| Eastern Ohio | $53,630 | $38,250 | $58,140 | 270 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $49,080 | $35,420 | $62,030 | 790 |
| Southern Ohio | $48,600 | $38,250 | $62,030 | 420 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $48,520 | $35,930 | $59,810 | 430 |
| Sandusky, OH | $48,480 | $37,950 | $60,500 | 270 |
| Mansfield, OH | $46,030 | $36,490 | $58,770 | 290 |
| Youngstown, OH | $45,330 | $36,460 | $57,420 | 760 |
| Canton, OH | $42,430 | $37,710 | $49,130 | 630 |
| Springfield, OH | $39,820 | $35,690 | $49,320 | 120 |