Firefighters Salary in Northern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $50,500 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.28
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $61,980
Employed locally 330
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $39,410
    50th (median)
    $50,500
    75th
    $50,610
    90th
    $61,980

    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

    Related occupations in Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,750
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $55,270
    Security Guards $37,510
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $75,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northern Michigan is $24.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.74 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northern Michigan is 15.2% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,410.