Firefighters Salary in Toledo, OH

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

Median annual salary $61,260 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.45
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $76,890
Employed locally 1,090
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $45,850
    50th (median)
    $61,260
    75th
    $76,890
    90th
    $76,890

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 96% Median Firefighters salary is 4% 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
    Lima, OH $60,740
    Ohio $59,470
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $56,920

    Related occupations in Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$34,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,520
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$59,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$98,510
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$23,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Toledo?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Toledo, OH is $29.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.54 or more per hour.

    Is Toledo above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Toledo, OH is 2.9% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,850.