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How much does a firefighter make in Youngstown?

$43,420a year

Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area. That is $20.88 an hour or $3,618 a month.

Hourly
$20.88
Vs. national median
-27%
Rank among cities
276 of 347
Jobs in the area
630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,640Median: $43,420Highest 10%: $64,330
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,640$14.25
25th$33,920$16.31
Median$43,420$20.88
75th$47,320$22.75
90th$64,330$30.93

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
Sandusky, OH$47,270
Mansfield, OH$45,930
Wheeling, WV$41,140
Canton, OH$40,170
Huntington, WV$36,060
Firefighter salary in Ohio Firefighter salary in all states

Related jobs in Youngstown

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$77,410
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$77,250
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$59,310
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$55,340
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,290
Bailiff$45,400
Protective Service Worker$38,540
Security Guard$33,020
School Bus Monitor$26,920
Lifeguard$25,440
Salaries for every job in Youngstown, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a firefighter make an hour in Youngstown?

The median hourly pay in the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area is $20.88 ($43,420 a year).

Do firefighters make more in Youngstown than the national average?

No: $43,420 against $59,280 nationally, 27% less.

How does Youngstown compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $59,370, so Youngstown pays 27% less.

Where does Youngstown rank for firefighter pay?

276 of 347 metro areas with data.

How much does a firefighter make starting out in Youngstown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,330 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.