How much does a firefighter make in Michigan?
$54,640a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Michigan. That is $26.27 an hour or $4,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.27
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,190Median: $54,640Highest 10%: $78,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| 25th | $43,560 | $20.94 | |
| Median | $54,640 | $26.27 | |
| 75th | $67,440 | $32.42 | |
| 90th | $78,550 | $37.76 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $62,730 |
| Lansing, MI | $57,540 |
| South Bend, IN | $56,450 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $56,260 |
| Midland, MI | $52,800 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $52,200 |
| Niles, MI | $50,600 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $48,460 |
| Jackson, MI | $47,690 |
| Traverse City, MI | $46,990 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $45,480 |
| Monroe, MI | $44,730 |
| Saginaw, MI | $44,550 |
| Muskegon, MI | $41,580 |
| Flint, MI | $39,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 25. New Hampshire | $56,620 |
| 26. Iowa | $55,810 |
| 27. North Dakota | $55,080 |
| 28. Michigan | $54,640 |
| 29. Oklahoma | $49,710 |
| 30. Tennessee | $49,300 |
| 31. Missouri | $49,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $26.27 ($54,640 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $54,640 against $59,280 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Michigan rank for firefighter pay?
Michigan ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays firefighters the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $62,730 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.