Firefighters Salary in Michigan
Ranked #27 of 50 · MI
11.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,250 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $54,640
Employment 6,610
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,190P25 $43,560 Median $54,640P75 $67,440P90 $78,550
About 80% of firefighterss in Michigan earn between $37,190 and $78,550. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean firefighters salary in Michigan is $56,250, about 11.6% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Michigan
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,730 | $61,940 | 3,520 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $57,540 | $55,310 | 410 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $56,260 | $56,340 | 420 |
| Midland, MI | $52,800 | $54,610 | 60 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $52,200 | $57,740 | 120 |
| Niles, MI | $50,600 | $56,040 | 110 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $48,460 | $49,770 | 160 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $47,840 | $48,090 | 240 |