How much does a Firefighters make per hour in Southern Ohio?

Firefighters Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $48,600 -18.4% vs national

Median hourly $23.37

10th percentile $32,150

90th percentile $73,740

Employed locally 420

National median $59,530

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Firefighters

Southern Ohio

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$32,150

25th

$38,250

50th (median)

$48,600

75th

$62,030

90th

$73,740

Top-paying metros for Firefighters

Metro area	Median 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 Southern Ohio

Occupation	Median salary
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$59,760
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$64,880
Security Guards	$36,440
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$79,770
Crossing Guards and Flaggers	$50,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$65,430

Frequently asked questions

How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southern Ohio?

The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southern Ohio is $23.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.65 or more per hour.

Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

The median Firefighters salary in Southern Ohio is 18.4% 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 Southern Ohio?

Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $32,150 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,250.