Firefighter Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median firefighter in the Grand Rapids area earns $56,260 a year ($27.05 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($59,280) and 3% above the Michigan median ($54,640). Half of the 420 firefighters there earn between $45,990 and $68,550.
Median $56,260
10th: $38,62090th: $70,230
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,620 | $37,190 | $34,910 |
| 25th percentile | $45,990 | $43,560 | $44,490 |
| Median | $56,260 | $54,640 | $59,280 |
| 75th percentile | $68,550 | $67,440 | $77,250 |
| 90th percentile | $70,230 | $78,550 | $101,040 |
| Average | $56,340 | $56,250 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 420 | 6,610 | 345,990 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 41st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for firefighter pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($152,100).
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- Detroit, MI: $62,730
- 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.