How much does a firefighter make in Columbus?
$61,780a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $29.70 an hour or $5,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.70
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 111 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 4,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,720Median: $61,780Highest 10%: $96,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,720 | $17.17 | |
| 25th | $46,240 | $22.23 | |
| Median | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| 75th | $96,530 | $46.41 | |
| 90th | $96,530 | $46.41 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| Cleveland, OH | $62,720 |
| 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 |
| Canton, OH | $40,170 |
| Huntington, WV | $36,060 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $29.70 ($61,780 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $61,780 against $59,280 nationally, 4% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $59,370, so Columbus pays 4% more.
Where does Columbus rank for firefighter pay?
111 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,530 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.