How much does a firefighter make in Columbus?
$43,510a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $20.92 an hour or $3,626 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.92
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 275 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,220Median: $43,510Highest 10%: $78,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,220 | $16.45 | |
| 25th | $43,510 | $20.92 | |
| Median | $43,510 | $20.92 | |
| 75th | $58,980 | $28.36 | |
| 90th | $78,840 | $37.90 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Chicago, IL | $82,820 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $75,860 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $68,480 |
| Evansville, IN | $66,840 |
| Michigan City, IN | $65,230 |
| Elkhart, IN | $63,760 |
| Muncie, IN | $62,780 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,570 |
| South Bend, IN | $56,450 |
| Lafayette, IN | $54,850 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $54,460 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,160 |
| Bloomington, IN | $37,620 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $72,500 |
| Security Guard | $34,630 |
| Lifeguard | $23,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $20.92 ($43,510 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $43,510 against $59,280 nationally, 27% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $62,780, so Columbus pays 31% less.
Where does Columbus rank for firefighter pay?
275 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,840 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.