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

A Fire Lookout's salary grows with experience: a Student Activities Coordinator (0-2 years)earns $52,168, a Fire Lookout (2-5 years)earns $57,418, a Student Activities Director (5+ years)earns $65,238,

What are the highest paying states for a Fire Lookout?

Fire Lookout salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fire Lookout roles are District of Columbia $59,474, California $59,248, Massachusetts $58,458. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fire Lookout roles make?

Salaries for Fire Lookout level roles vary by specialization: Fire Chief: $89,218; Cal Fire Fire Captain: $86,195; Fire Captain: $85,426; Fire Technician: $74,694; Fire Engineer: $73,963.

Fire Lookout Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Fire Lookout make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fire Lookout in Rhode Island is $55,692 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,336
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,409 to $62,834
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,868

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Fire Lookout Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,834	$5,236	$1,208	$30
Average	$55,692	$4,641	$1,071	$27
25th Percentile	$47,409	$3,951	$912	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Fire Lookout Salaries

A Fire Lookout'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 Fire Lookout 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 Lookouts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,474.
California: $59,248.
Massachusetts: $58,458.

District of Columbia $59,474 California $59,248 Massachusetts $58,458 Washington $58,244 New Jersey $58,222 Alaska $58,147 Connecticut $57,406 New York $57,105

Hawaii $56,143 Rhode Island $55,692 Maryland $55,386 Minnesota $54,967 Colorado $54,806 Illinois $54,752 Oregon $54,548 Delaware $54,398

New Hampshire $54,303 Virginia $54,091 Pennsylvania $53,474 Nevada $53,162 North Dakota $53,060 Michigan $52,899 Wisconsin $52,840 Vermont $52,722

Texas $52,394 Maine $52,373 Arizona $52,340 Ohio $52,303 Georgia $51,809 Indiana $51,561 Wyoming $51,513 Utah $51,438

Iowa $51,406 Kansas $51,148 Louisiana $51,073 North Carolina $51,046 Missouri $51,035 Florida $50,826 Montana $50,713 Nebraska $50,605

Kentucky $50,546 South Carolina $50,331 Tennessee $50,197 Idaho $50,143 New Mexico $49,751 Oklahoma $49,665 Alabama $49,348 South Dakota $48,817

Arkansas $48,526 West Virginia $48,371 Mississippi $47,903

Top Paying Cities for Fire Lookouts

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: $56,388
Albion: $55,912
Ashaway: $56,281

Adamsville, RI $56,388 Albion, RI $55,912 Ashaway, RI $56,281 Barrington, RI $55,765 Block Island, RI $56,075 Bradford, RI $56,248 Bristol, RI $55,980 Carolina, RI $56,155

Charlestown, RI $56,175 Chepachet, RI $56,063 Clayville, RI $55,907 Coventry, RI $55,910 West Greenwich, RI $56,064 East Greenwich, RI $55,872 Exeter, RI $56,048 Fiskeville, RI $55,764

Forestdale, RI $56,193 Foster, RI $56,034 Glendale, RI $56,198 Greene, RI $56,107 Greenville, RI $55,785 Harmony, RI $55,857 Harrisville, RI $56,173 Hope, RI $55,798

Hope Valley, RI $56,232 Hopkinton, RI $56,306 Jamestown, RI $56,118 Kenyon, RI $56,148 Little Compton, RI $56,380 Manville, RI $55,985 Mapleville, RI $56,074 Newport, RI $56,174

Middletown, RI $56,199 North Kingstown, RI $55,968 North Scituate, RI $55,858 Oakland, RI $56,135 Pascoag, RI $56,210 Pawtucket, RI $55,681 Central Falls, RI $55,706 Cumberland, RI $56,022

Lincoln, RI $55,762 Portsmouth, RI $56,169 Prudence Island, RI $56,053 Rockville, RI $56,297 Saunderstown, RI $56,084 Shannock, RI $56,151 Slatersville, RI $56,194 Slocum, RI $56,083

Tiverton, RI $56,339 Wakefield, RI $56,132 Kingston, RI $56,111 Narragansett, RI $56,148 Peace Dale, RI $56,125 Warren, RI $55,909 Warwick, RI $55,753 Westerly, RI $56,295

West Kingston, RI $56,128 West Warwick, RI $55,821 Wood River Junction, RI $56,208 Woonsocket, RI $56,197 North Smithfield, RI $56,069 Wyoming, RI $56,151 Providence, RI $55,665 Cranston, RI $55,673

North Providence, RI $55,679 East Providence, RI $55,669 Riverside, RI $55,687 Rumford, RI $55,679 Smithfield, RI $55,792 Johnston, RI $55,698

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

Understanding how a Fire Lookout'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

$47,409

Average $55,692/year

$62,834

$3,951

Average $4,641/month

$5,236

$912

Average $1,071/week

$1,208

$23

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,834	$5,236	$1,208	$30
Average	$55,692	$4,641	$1,071	$27
25th Percentile	$47,409	$3,951	$912	$23

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Fire Lookout Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Fire Lookout make in Rhode Island?

Key Factors That Influence Fire Lookout Salaries

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Top Paying Cities for Fire Lookouts

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Salaries of jobs related to Fire Lookout

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