Firefighters Salary in Sandusky, OH

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

Median annual salary $48,480 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.31
10th percentile $31,670
90th percentile $73,990
Employed locally 270
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,670
    25th
    $37,950
    50th (median)
    $48,480
    75th
    $60,500
    90th
    $73,990

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 69% Median Firefighters salary is 31% 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 Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,400
    Security Guards $40,640
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,000
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Sandusky?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Sandusky, OH is $23.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.50 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Sandusky, OH is 18.6% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,670 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,950.