What are the main factors that influence a Federal Firefighter's salary?

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

How does experience change A Federal Firefighter's salary?

A Federal Firefighter's salary grows with experience: a Student Activities Coordinator (0-2 years)earns $51,023, a Federal Firefighter (2-5 years)earns $56,158, a Student Activities Director (5+ years)earns $63,807,

What are the highest paying states for a Federal Firefighter?

Federal Firefighter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Federal Firefighter roles are District of Columbia $58,169, California $57,948, Massachusetts $57,176. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Federal Firefighter roles make?

Salaries for Federal Firefighter level roles vary by specialization: Firefighter Engineer: $76,075; Firefighter Trainee: $64,646; Industrial Firefighter: $63,533; Volunteer Firefighter: $62,483; Firefighter: $62,337.

Federal Firefighter Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Federal Firefighter make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Federal Firefighter in Rhode Island is $54,470 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,815
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,369 to $61,455
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,993

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Federal Firefighter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,455	$5,121	$1,182	$30
Average	$54,470	$4,539	$1,048	$26
25th Percentile	$46,369	$3,864	$892	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Federal Firefighter Salaries

A Federal Firefighter'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 Do Federal Firefighter 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 Federal Firefighters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,169.
California: $57,948.
Massachusetts: $57,176.

District of Columbia $58,169 California $57,948 Massachusetts $57,176 Washington $56,966 New Jersey $56,945 Alaska $56,871 Connecticut $56,146 New York $55,852

Hawaii $54,911 Rhode Island $54,470 Maryland $54,171 Minnesota $53,761 Colorado $53,603 Illinois $53,551 Oregon $53,351 Delaware $53,204

New Hampshire $53,112 Virginia $52,905 Pennsylvania $52,300 Nevada $51,996 North Dakota $51,896 Michigan $51,738 Wisconsin $51,680 Vermont $51,565

Texas $51,244 Maine $51,223 Arizona $51,192 Ohio $51,155 Georgia $50,672 Indiana $50,430 Wyoming $50,383 Utah $50,309

Iowa $50,278 Kansas $50,026 Louisiana $49,952 North Carolina $49,926 Missouri $49,915 Florida $49,710 Montana $49,600 Nebraska $49,495

Kentucky $49,437 South Carolina $49,227 Tennessee $49,096 Idaho $49,043 New Mexico $48,660 Oklahoma $48,576 Alabama $48,266 South Dakota $47,745

Arkansas $47,462 West Virginia $47,309 Mississippi $46,852

Top Paying Cities for Federal Firefighters

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: $55,151
Albion: $54,685
Ashaway: $55,046

Adamsville, RI $55,151 Albion, RI $54,685 Ashaway, RI $55,046 Barrington, RI $54,541 Block Island, RI $54,845 Bradford, RI $55,013 Bristol, RI $54,751 Carolina, RI $54,922

Charlestown, RI $54,942 Chepachet, RI $54,833 Clayville, RI $54,680 Coventry, RI $54,683 West Greenwich, RI $54,834 East Greenwich, RI $54,646 Exeter, RI $54,818 Fiskeville, RI $54,540

Forestdale, RI $54,960 Foster, RI $54,804 Glendale, RI $54,965 Greene, RI $54,876 Greenville, RI $54,561 Harmony, RI $54,631 Harrisville, RI $54,941 Hope, RI $54,574

Hope Valley, RI $54,998 Hopkinton, RI $55,071 Jamestown, RI $54,887 Kenyon, RI $54,916 Little Compton, RI $55,143 Manville, RI $54,757 Mapleville, RI $54,844 Newport, RI $54,942

Middletown, RI $54,966 North Kingstown, RI $54,740 North Scituate, RI $54,632 Oakland, RI $54,903 Pascoag, RI $54,977 Pawtucket, RI $54,460 Central Falls, RI $54,484 Cumberland, RI $54,793

Lincoln, RI $54,538 Portsmouth, RI $54,936 Prudence Island, RI $54,823 Rockville, RI $55,062 Saunderstown, RI $54,854 Shannock, RI $54,919 Slatersville, RI $54,961 Slocum, RI $54,852

Tiverton, RI $55,103 Wakefield, RI $54,900 Kingston, RI $54,879 Narragansett, RI $54,916 Peace Dale, RI $54,894 Warren, RI $54,682 Warwick, RI $54,530 Westerly, RI $55,060

West Kingston, RI $54,897 West Warwick, RI $54,596 Wood River Junction, RI $54,975 Woonsocket, RI $54,963 North Smithfield, RI $54,838 Wyoming, RI $54,919 Providence, RI $54,444 Cranston, RI $54,451

North Providence, RI $54,458 East Providence, RI $54,448 Riverside, RI $54,465 Rumford, RI $54,457 Smithfield, RI $54,567 Johnston, RI $54,476

Federal Firefighter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Federal Firefighter'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 August 01, 2026

$46,369

Average $54,470/year

$61,455

$3,864

Average $4,539/month

$5,121

$892

Average $1,048/week

$1,182

$22

Average $26/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,455	$5,121	$1,182	$30
Average	$54,470	$4,539	$1,048	$26
25th Percentile	$46,369	$3,864	$892	$22

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