BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting in Ohio

$86,040 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$41.37 per hour

▼ 11.2% below U.S. average24th of 50 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$86,040per year
Median$84,490per year
Hourly$41.37per hour
10th – 90th percentile$55,340 – $123,630per year

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting Pay Range in Ohio

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$55,340
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$70,000
  • 50th Percentile — Median$84,490
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$99,140
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$123,630

Half of First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting in Ohio earn more than $84,490. The top 10% make $123,630 or more, while entry-level workers start around $55,340.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting in Ohio: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Ohio ranks 24th of 50 states for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting pay, at $86,040 per year (11.2% below the U.S. average of $96,930).
  • 3,960 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting in Ohio — 4.0% of all U.S. First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.12: First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting jobs are more concentrated in Ohio than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,340; the top 10% earn over $123,630.
  • Hourly equivalent: $41.37 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is California at $151,620.
  • Among public safety jobs in Ohio, First-Line Supervisors of Police pays the most ($99,370).

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting Job Market in Ohio

Key factors affecting compensation

Ohio's key industries are Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, and its job market is rated moderate. First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting here earn $86,040 on average, placing the state 24th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.88 (U.S. = 1.00), a Ohio salary of $86,040 is roughly equivalent to $97,773 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Idaho ($88,760), Indiana ($88,300), Wyoming ($86,820) are the closest alternatives for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting salary in Ohio?

The average First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting salary in Ohio is $86,040 per year (median $84,490), which is 11.2% below the national average of $96,930.

How does Ohio rank for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting pay?

Ohio ranks 24th out of 50 states. The highest-paying state is California ($151,620/yr).

How much do entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting make in Ohio?

The lowest-paid 10% of First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting in Ohio earn about $55,340 per year and the 25th percentile is $70,000.

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting make per hour in Ohio?

About $41.37 per hour, based on the $86,040 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting work in Ohio?

BLS counts 3,960 First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting jobs in Ohio (OEWS May 2025).

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