First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Ohio
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Ohio make a median of $80,360 a year, or about $38.64 an hour. The range runs from $55K at the entry level to $122K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $80K get you in Ohio?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers (10th percentile) start around $55K. Mid-career wages sit at $80K. Top earners bring in $122K or more, a $67K spread from bottom to top.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by metro in Ohio
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | $99K | +23% | 280 |
| Columbus | $90K | +12% | 550 |
| Cleveland | $87K | +9% | 1,010 |
| Cincinnati | $84K | +5% | 850 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $81K | +1% | 280 |
| Akron | $76K | -6% | 290 |
| Mansfield | $74K | -7% | 50 |
| Sandusky | $73K | -9% | 60 |
| Canton-Massillon | $64K | -21% | 110 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $56K | -30% | 190 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make in Ohio?
The median is $80,360 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $54,940, and experienced first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers can clear $122,330. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $80K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,283/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 22.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary go in Ohio?
Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary is worth about $87,873 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.