Firefighters Salary in Michigan
Firefighters in Michigan earn a median of $54,640 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,610
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,190; the top 10% earn over $78,550. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$31,770 median in Michigan
- Aircraft Service Attendants$41,360 median in Michigan
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$41,710 median in Michigan
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$53,590 median in Michigan
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$50,540 median in Michigan
- Motorboat Operators$46,760 median in Michigan
Firefighters pay in Michigan
How much do firefighters make in Michigan?
The median is $54,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,190 and the top 10% earn over $78,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 50 (−8% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.