How much does a firefighter make in Cincinnati?
$58,570a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $28.16 an hour or $4,881 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.16
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 148 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 3,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,080Median: $58,570Highest 10%: $75,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| 25th | $43,050 | $20.70 | |
| Median | $58,570 | $28.16 | |
| 75th | $74,190 | $35.67 | |
| 90th | $75,820 | $36.45 |
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 |
| 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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Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $28.16 ($58,570 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $58,570 against $59,280 nationally, 1% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $59,370, so Cincinnati pays 1% less.
Where does Cincinnati rank for firefighter pay?
148 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,820 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.