SOC 33-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Firefighters — Muskegon
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $41,580, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Firefighters, 29.9% beneath the national figure of $59,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $41,580, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Firefighters, 29.9% beneath the national figure of $59,280. Pay ranges from under $31,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $54,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,290 to $53,130.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.03 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $62,730. Of the 253 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 187th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,420 | −47.0% |
| 25th | $39,290 | −33.7% |
| Median (50th) | $41,580 | −29.9% |
| 75th | $53,130 | −10.4% |
| 90th | $54,610 | −7.9% |
| Mean | $44,460 | −25.0% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $62,730 | 3,520 | |
| 2 | Lansing | $57,540 | 410 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $56,260 | 420 | |
| 4 | Midland | $52,800 | 60 | |
| 5 | Battle Creek | $52,200 | 120 | |
| 6 | Niles | $50,600 | 110 | |
| 7 | Ann Arbor | $48,460 | 160 | |
| 8 | Jackson | $47,690 | 100 | |
| 9 | Traverse City | $46,990 | 140 | |
| 10 | Kalamazoo | $45,480 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Muskegon run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $41,580 goes as far as $43,222 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,222US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,580 a year, 29.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,420 to $54,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $62,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Firefighters in Muskegon, MI?
The median annual wage is $41,580, or $19.99 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,280, so pay in Muskegon, MI is 29.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Muskegon, MI earns more than $54,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Detroit, at $62,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Muskegon, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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