Firefighters Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 20 metro areas • Michigan
Firefighters in Michigan earn a median salary of $49,694 per year on average across 20 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.5% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 7,490 firefighters are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $38,650 to $61,900 depending on location.
$49,694
Avg median salary in Michigan
$61,900
Highest paying metro
$38,650
Lowest paying metro
7,490
Employed in Michigan
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inFirefighters salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $61,900 | $51,310 | $70,260 | 3,490 |
| Midland, MI | $59,750 | $46,550 | $65,920 | 60 |
| Michigan City, IN | $58,660 | $46,690 | $62,170 | 170 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $55,410 | $46,670 | $67,440 | 660 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $53,940 | $46,110 | $59,600 | 170 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $52,720 | $42,390 | $59,000 | 140 |
| Traverse City, MI | $50,510 | $38,860 | $55,650 | 220 |
| Northern Michigan | $50,500 | $39,410 | $50,610 | 330 |
| Lansing, MI | $50,160 | $44,430 | $58,650 | 430 |
| Niles, MI | $49,410 | $41,410 | $57,330 | 110 |
| Southern Michigan | $49,300 | $38,560 | $55,720 | 320 |
| Mid Michigan | $48,830 | $37,440 | $50,490 | 310 |
| Jackson, MI | $48,170 | $43,320 | $58,110 | 120 |
| Saginaw, MI | $46,300 | $39,240 | $64,830 | 80 |
| Bay City, MI | $45,380 | $43,920 | $49,330 | 40 |
| Monroe, MI | $45,260 | $37,420 | $57,860 | 100 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $44,780 | $37,290 | $50,400 | 80 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan | $43,790 | $37,680 | $50,580 | 250 |
| Muskegon, MI | $40,460 | $36,790 | $53,660 | 170 |
| Flint, MI | $38,650 | $35,420 | $49,540 | 240 |