How much does a firefighter make in Lima?
$60,020a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Lima, OH metro area. That is $28.86 an hour or $5,002 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.86
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,620Median: $60,020Highest 10%: $61,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,620 | $14.72 | |
| 25th | $46,000 | $22.12 | |
| Median | $60,020 | $28.86 | |
| 75th | $61,230 | $29.44 | |
| 90th | $61,230 | $29.44 |
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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Lima
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $76,010 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $62,170 |
| Correctional Officer and Jailer | $59,240 |
| Security Guard | $30,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Lima?
The median hourly pay in the Lima, OH metro area is $28.86 ($60,020 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Lima than the national average?
Yes: $60,020 against $59,280 nationally, 1% more.
How does Lima compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $59,370, so Lima pays 1% more.
Where does Lima rank for firefighter pay?
131 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Lima?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,230 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.