salary$57,540 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$82,490per year
Jobs in the area410people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Lansing?
OK. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 24.0% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $57,540 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $37,020 and $82,490.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 24.0% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area.