Firefighters pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,610 or more. The middle half of firefighters in Muskegon earn between $39,290 and $53,130.
- $31K10th
- $39K25th
- $42KMedian
- $53K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,460 | $3,705 | $21.38 |
| Median | $41,580 | $3,465 | $19.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,290 | $3,274 | $18.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,130 | $4,428 | $25.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Firefighters pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Firefighters in Muskegon earn 21% less than the Michigan average ($56,250) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $59,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $44,460 | $41,580 | $31,420 | $54,610 | 140 |
| Michigan | $56,250 | $54,640 | $37,190 | $78,550 | 6,610 |
| United States | $63,630 | $59,280 | $34,910 | $101,040 | 345,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Firefighters salary after taxes in Muskegon
On the average salary of $44,460, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $35,874 a year, or $2,989 a month and $1,380 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for firefighters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $44,460 buys what about $48,055 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Firefighters salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 13th of 14 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($61,940).
- Detroit$61,940
- Battle Creek$57,740
- Grand Rapids$56,340
- Niles$56,040
- Lansing$55,310
- Midland$54,610
- Jackson$51,100
- Saginaw$50,070
- Ann Arbor$49,770
- Muskegon$44,460
Highest-paying cities for firefighters
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($199,490).
- Bakersfield, CA$199,490
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- San Francisco, CA$110,590
- Los Angeles, CA$108,860
- Seattle, WA$100,450
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Firefighters salary in Muskegon: questions
How much do firefighters make an hour in Muskegon?
$21.37 an hour on average, and $19.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level firefighters salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the firefighters take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $35,874 a year ($2,989 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,460. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do firefighters earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011; area Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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