What are the main factors that influence a Fire Captain's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Fire Captain's salary?

A Fire Captain's salary grows with experience: starting around $84,694 for beginners, reaching about $86,802 at mid-level, and approach $92,842 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Fire Captain?

Fire Captain salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fire Captain roles are District of Columbia $94,571, California $94,213, Massachusetts $92,957. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fire Captain roles make?

Salaries for Fire Captain level roles vary by specialization: Captain: $164,700; Tug Captain: $136,076; Ship Captain: $130,392; Yacht Captain: $124,553; Senior Captain: $107,899.

Fire Captain Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Fire Captain make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fire Captain in Rhode Island is $88,558 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Fire Captain's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,484
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,789 to $101,605
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,073

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Fire Captain Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,605	$8,467	$1,954	$49
Average	$88,558	$7,380	$1,703	$43
25th Percentile	$76,789	$6,399	$1,477	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Fire Captain Salaries

A Fire Captain's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fire Captain Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fire Captain's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $84,694
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,572
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,802
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,948
Expert (over 8 years): $92,842

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Fire Captain	$84,694
Intermediate Level Fire Captain	$85,572
Senior Level Fire Captain	$86,802
Specialist Level Fire Captain	$88,948
Expert Level Fire Captain	$92,842

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How Do Fire Captain Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Fire Captains. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,571.
California: $94,213.
Massachusetts: $92,957.

District of Columbia $94,571 California $94,213 Massachusetts $92,957 Washington $92,615 New Jersey $92,581 Alaska $92,462 Connecticut $91,283 New York $90,805

Hawaii $89,276 Rhode Island $88,558 Maryland $88,071 Minnesota $87,405 Colorado $87,149 Illinois $87,064 Oregon $86,739 Delaware $86,500

New Hampshire $86,349 Virginia $86,013 Pennsylvania $85,031 Nevada $84,535 North Dakota $84,373 Michigan $84,117 Wisconsin $84,023 Vermont $83,835

Texas $83,314 Maine $83,280 Arizona $83,228 Ohio $83,169 Georgia $82,383 Indiana $81,990 Wyoming $81,913 Utah $81,793

Iowa $81,742 Kansas $81,332 Louisiana $81,213 North Carolina $81,170 Missouri $81,153 Florida $80,820 Montana $80,640 Nebraska $80,469

Kentucky $80,376 South Carolina $80,034 Tennessee $79,820 Idaho $79,735 New Mexico $79,111 Oklahoma $78,975 Alabama $78,471 South Dakota $77,625

Arkansas $77,164 West Virginia $76,916 Mississippi $76,173

Top Paying Cities for Fire Captains

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $89,665
Albion: $88,908
Ashaway: $89,495

Adamsville, RI $89,665 Albion, RI $88,908 Ashaway, RI $89,495 Barrington, RI $88,674 Block Island, RI $89,167 Bradford, RI $89,441 Bristol, RI $89,015 Carolina, RI $89,294

Charlestown, RI $89,326 Chepachet, RI $89,148 Clayville, RI $88,900 Coventry, RI $88,904 West Greenwich, RI $89,149 East Greenwich, RI $88,844 Exeter, RI $89,125 Fiskeville, RI $88,672

Forestdale, RI $89,355 Foster, RI $89,102 Glendale, RI $89,362 Greene, RI $89,219 Greenville, RI $88,706 Harmony, RI $88,820 Harrisville, RI $89,324 Hope, RI $88,727

Hope Valley, RI $89,417 Hopkinton, RI $89,535 Jamestown, RI $89,236 Kenyon, RI $89,283 Little Compton, RI $89,652 Manville, RI $89,025 Mapleville, RI $89,166 Newport, RI $89,325

Middletown, RI $89,365 North Kingstown, RI $88,997 North Scituate, RI $88,821 Oakland, RI $89,262 Pascoag, RI $89,383 Pawtucket, RI $88,541 Central Falls, RI $88,580 Cumberland, RI $89,084

Lincoln, RI $88,669 Portsmouth, RI $89,316 Prudence Island, RI $89,132 Rockville, RI $89,521 Saunderstown, RI $89,182 Shannock, RI $89,288 Slatersville, RI $89,356 Slocum, RI $89,179

Tiverton, RI $89,588 Wakefield, RI $89,258 Kingston, RI $89,224 Narragansett, RI $89,283 Peace Dale, RI $89,247 Warren, RI $88,902 Warwick, RI $88,655 Westerly, RI $89,517

West Kingston, RI $89,252 West Warwick, RI $88,763 Wood River Junction, RI $89,379 Woonsocket, RI $89,360 North Smithfield, RI $89,157 Wyoming, RI $89,288 Providence, RI $88,516 Cranston, RI $88,528

North Providence, RI $88,538 East Providence, RI $88,522 Riverside, RI $88,550 Rumford, RI $88,537 Smithfield, RI $88,716 Johnston, RI $88,568

Fire Captain Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fire Captain's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$76,789

Average $88,558/year

$101,605

$6,399

Average $7,380/month

$8,467

$1,477

Average $1,703/week

$1,954

$37

Average $43/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,605	$8,467	$1,954	$49
Average	$88,558	$7,380	$1,703	$43
25th Percentile	$76,789	$6,399	$1,477	$37

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