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How much does a firefighter make in Canton?

$40,170a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area. That is $19.31 an hour or $3,348 a month.

Hourly
$19.31
Vs. national median
-32%
Rank among cities
286 of 347
Jobs in the area
570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,470Median: $40,170Highest 10%: $55,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,470$14.65
25th$37,000$17.79
Median$40,170$19.31
75th$44,630$21.46
90th$55,400$26.63

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Cleveland, OH$62,720
Columbus, OH$61,780
Akron, OH$61,140
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
Huntington, WV$36,060
Firefighter salary in Ohio Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Canton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$83,670
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$64,340
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$58,260
Correctional Officer and Jailer$51,290
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$48,100
Bailiff$46,890
Protective Service Worker$44,840
Private Detective and Investigator$38,750
Security Guard$35,140
Crossing Guard and Flagger$35,080
Salaries for every job in Canton, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Canton?

The median hourly pay in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area is $19.31 ($40,170 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Canton than the national average?

No: $40,170 against $59,280 nationally, 32% less.

How does Canton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $59,370, so Canton pays 32% less.

Where does Canton rank for firefighter pay?

286 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Canton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,400 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.