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Firefighter Salary in Michigan (2026)
$26.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,761/year ($3,647/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,190 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $67,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,610 Firefighter jobs in Michigan (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Firefighter salary of $54,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,761 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $54,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,377 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,180 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,322 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,761 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,647 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Michigan?
- The median Firefighter salary in Michigan is $54,640 per year ($26.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,560 and $67,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $54,640, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $43,761 per year ($3,647 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 6,610 Firefighter jobs in Michigan in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Michigan state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Michigan.