salary$60,590 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Toledo, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,990per year
Jobs in the area1,010people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Toledo?
Cheap. Rent of $994 a month takes 19.7% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Toledo, OH?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Toledo, OH area is $60,590 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $34,870 and $75,990.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Toledo?
Typical rent of $994 a month takes 19.7% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Toledo, OH metro area.