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How much does a firefighter make in Toledo?

$60,590a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Toledo, OH metro area. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,049 a month.

Hourly
$29.13
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
125 of 347
Jobs in the area
1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,870Median: $60,590Highest 10%: $75,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,870$16.76
25th$46,090$22.16
Median$60,590$29.13
75th$75,990$36.53
90th$75,990$36.53

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for firefighters.

Cleveland, OH$62,720
Columbus, OH$61,780
Akron, OH$61,140
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
Firefighter salary in Ohio Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Toledo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$97,350
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$96,920
Detective and Criminal Investigator$75,610
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$73,650
Correctional Officer and Jailer$58,480
Bailiff$56,010
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$48,080
Crossing Guard and Flagger$38,470
Protective Service Worker$37,010
Security Guard$34,950
Salaries for every job in Toledo, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Toledo?

The median hourly pay in the Toledo, OH metro area is $29.13 ($60,590 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Toledo than the national average?

Yes: $60,590 against $59,280 nationally, 2% more.

How does Toledo compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $59,370, so Toledo pays 2% more.

Where does Toledo rank for firefighter pay?

125 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Toledo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,990 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.