Firefighter Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median firefighter in the Detroit area earns $62,730 a year ($30.16 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($59,280) and 15% above the Michigan median ($54,640). Half of the 3,520 firefighters there earn between $50,800 and $73,430.
Median $62,730
10th: $41,12090th: $84,390
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,120 | $37,190 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $50,800 | $43,560 | $44,490 |
| Median | $62,730 | $54,640 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $73,430 | $67,440 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $84,390 | $78,550 | $101,040 |
| Average | $61,940 | $56,250 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 3,520 | 6,610 | 345,990 |
Detroit, MI ranks 26th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for firefighter pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($152,100).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $56,260
- San Jose, CA: $152,100
- San Francisco, CA: $113,700
- New York, NY: $106,420
- Seattle, WA: $101,090
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,050
- Sacramento, CA: $94,080
- Denver, CO: $87,980
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.