salary$48,460 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Ann Arbor, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,130per year
Jobs in the area160people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Ann Arbor?
Expensive. Rent of $1,936 a month takes 47.9% of the median firefighter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Ann Arbor, MI area is $48,460 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $35,460 and $64,130.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Ann Arbor?
Typical rent of $1,936 a month takes 47.9% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Ann Arbor, MI metro area.