The average salary for a firefighter in Michigan is about $50,000. This means that firefighters have to work at least 2 years before they can be considered for a promotion.
In addition to their base salary, firefighters receive overtime pay for any time worked over 40 hours per week or on holidays. They are also eligible for benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans after 1 year of service.
Firefighters in Michigan earn an average salary of $48,860 per year. The highest-paid firefighters make more than $73,000 per year while the lowest-paid make less than $42,000 per year.
Firefighter Salary In Michigan
The average salary for a firefighter in Michigan is around $46,930 per year.
Avg SalaryShow avg averagehourly wage
$29.1K
BOTTOM 20%
$46.9K
MEDIAN
$75.2K
TOP 20%
Firefighters earn an average yearly salary of $46,930.
Wages typically start from $29,110 and go up to $75,210.
25% below national average ● Updated in 2021
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How much does a firefighter make in Michigan?
How do firefighter salaries compare to similar careers
Firefighter earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level firefighter earnings begin at:
$36.16
per hour
$75,210
per year
75th percentile
Senior-level firefighter earnings begin at:
$29.11
per hour
$60,540
per year
50th percentile
Mid-level firefighter earnings begin at:
$22.56
per hour
$46,930
per year
25th percentile
Junior-level firefighter earnings begin at:
$17.67
per hour
$36,750
per year
10th percentile
Starting level firefighter earnings begin at:
$14.00
per hour
$29,110
per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Firefighter salary by state
27,890
27,890
79,910
79,910
State Name Average Salary
New Jersey $79,910
Washington $78,620
New York $78,520
California $77,640
Connecticut $75,060
Oregon $65,120
Colorado $63,830
Nebraska $63,290
Rhode Island $63,080
Hawaii $61,130
Massachusetts $61,130
Pennsylvania $61,130
Alaska $60,320
Illinois $59,860
Maryland $59,860
Nevada $59,280
Texas $52,420
Montana $51,220
Indiana $50,700
Florida $50,690
Ohio $50,690
New Hampshire $50,280
North Dakota $50,130
Iowa $48,800
Virginia $48,000
Arizona $47,520
Oklahoma $47,520
Vermont $47,520
Guam $47,44
