How much does a Firefighters make per hour in Mid Michigan?

Firefighters Salary in Mid Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,830 -18% vs national

Median hourly $23.47

10th percentile $37,440

90th percentile $57,930

Employed locally 310

National median $59,530

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Firefighters

Mid Michigan

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$37,440

25th

$37,440

50th (median)

$48,830

75th

$50,490

90th

$57,930

Top-paying metros for Firefighters

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Mid Michigan

Occupation	Median salary
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$62,200
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$54,880
Security Guards	$40,860
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$80,520
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$74,420
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$77,440

Frequently asked questions

How much do Firefighters make per hour in Mid Michigan?

The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Mid Michigan is $23.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.35 or more per hour.

Is Mid Michigan above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

The median Firefighters salary in Mid Michigan is 18% 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 Mid Michigan?

Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Mid Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.