Firefighters Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $49,300 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.70
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $60,190
Employed locally 320
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $38,560
    50th (median)
    $49,300
    75th
    $55,720
    90th
    $60,190

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,810
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $64,070
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,160
    School Bus Monitors $33,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $64,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southern Michigan is $23.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.97 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southern Michigan is 17.2% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,560.