How much does a firefighter make in Ohio?
$59,370a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Ohio. That is $28.54 an hour or $4,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.54
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 18,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,420Median: $59,370Highest 10%: $84,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,420 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $40,710 | $19.57 | |
| Median | $59,370 | $28.54 | |
| 75th | $74,250 | $35.70 | |
| 90th | $84,010 | $40.39 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Canton, OH | $40,170 |
| Huntington, WV | $36,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 15. Indiana | $62,780 |
| 16. Nebraska | $61,040 |
| 17. Texas | $60,180 |
| 18. Ohio | $59,370 |
| 19. Montana | $59,310 |
| 20. Arizona | $59,280 |
| 21. Alaska | $58,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $28.54 ($59,370 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $59,370 against $59,280 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Ohio rank for firefighter pay?
Ohio ranks 18 of 50 states.
Which city in Ohio pays firefighters the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $62,720 a year.
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.