Firefighters Salary in West Northwestern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $48,520 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.33
10th percentile $31,330
90th percentile $65,530
Employed locally 430
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,330
    25th
    $35,930
    50th (median)
    $48,520
    75th
    $59,810
    90th
    $65,530

    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

    Related occupations in West Northwestern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $63,610
    Security Guards $37,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,000
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $67,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in West Northwestern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in West Northwestern Ohio is $23.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.16 or more per hour.

    Is West Northwestern Ohio above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in West Northwestern Ohio is 18.5% 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 West Northwestern Ohio?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,330 per year in West Northwestern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,930.