Firefighters Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $45,330 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $30,510
90th percentile $66,560
Employed locally 760
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,510
    25th
    $36,460
    50th (median)
    $45,330
    75th
    $57,420
    90th
    $66,560

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 82% Median Firefighters salary is 18% 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 Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $33,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $55,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,050
    Bailiffs $44,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Youngstown?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Youngstown, OH is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.93 or more per hour.

    Is Youngstown above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Youngstown, OH is 23.9% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $30,510 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,460.