How much does a firefighter make in Akron?
$61,140a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $29.39 an hour or $5,095 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.39
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 117 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,200Median: $61,140Highest 10%: $80,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| 25th | $45,150 | $21.71 | |
| Median | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| 75th | $74,830 | $35.98 | |
| 90th | $80,080 | $38.50 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Cleveland, OH | $62,720 |
| Columbus, OH | $61,780 |
| Toledo, OH | $60,590 |
| Lima, OH | $60,020 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,570 |
| Dayton, OH | $57,400 |
| Weirton, WV | $48,070 |
| Sandusky, OH | $47,270 |
| Mansfield, OH | $45,930 |
| Youngstown, OH | $43,420 |
| Wheeling, WV | $41,140 |
| Canton, OH | $40,170 |
| Huntington, WV | $36,060 |
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How much does a firefighter make an hour in Akron?
The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $29.39 ($61,140 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Akron than the national average?
Yes: $61,140 against $59,280 nationally, 3% more.
How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $59,370, so Akron pays 3% more.
Where does Akron rank for firefighter pay?
117 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Akron?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,080 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.