Firefighters Salary in Traverse City, MI

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

Median annual salary $50,510 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.28
10th percentile $36,980
90th percentile $58,570
Employed locally 220
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,980
    25th
    $38,860
    50th (median)
    $50,510
    75th
    $55,650
    90th
    $58,570

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 65% Median Firefighters salary is 35% 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 Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70,230
    Security Guards$38,500
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$39,320
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$39,560
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$60,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Traverse City, MI is $24.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.49 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Traverse City, MI 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $36,980 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,860.