How much does a firefighter make in Sandusky?
$47,270a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Sandusky, OH metro area. That is $22.73 an hour or $3,939 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.73
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 226 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,640Median: $47,270Highest 10%: $75,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,640 | $14.25 | |
| 25th | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| Median | $47,270 | $22.73 | |
| 75th | $61,530 | $29.58 | |
| 90th | $75,920 | $36.50 |
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 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,570 |
| Dayton, OH | $57,400 |
| Weirton, WV | $48,070 |
| 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 Sandusky, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Sandusky?
The median hourly pay in the Sandusky, OH metro area is $22.73 ($47,270 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Sandusky than the national average?
No: $47,270 against $59,280 nationally, 20% less.
How does Sandusky compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $59,370, so Sandusky pays 20% less.
Where does Sandusky rank for firefighter pay?
226 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Sandusky?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,920 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.