Firefighters Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $45,380 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.82
10th percentile $38,100
90th percentile $56,280
Employed locally 40
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,100
    25th
    $43,920
    50th (median)
    $45,380
    75th
    $49,330
    90th
    $56,280

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 75% Median Firefighters salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,980
    Missoula, MT $77,390
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,590
    Bloomington, IL $68,480
    Elmira, NY $67,690
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $61,900

    Related occupations in Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,240
    Security Guards $30,170
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,670
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Bay City, MI is $21.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.06 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Bay City, MI is 23.8% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Bay City?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $38,100 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,920.