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

A Junior Firefighter's salary grows with experience: a Traffic Clerk I (1-3 years)earns $52,880, a Junior Firefighter (3-5 years)earns $58,289, a Traffic Clerk III (5-7 years)earns $72,993, a Traffic Supervisor (7+ years)earns $88,560, a Traffic Manager (7+ years)earns $114,495,

What are the highest paying states for a Junior Firefighter?

Junior Firefighter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Firefighter roles are District of Columbia $61,095, California $60,864, Massachusetts $60,052. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Junior Firefighter roles make?

Salaries for Junior Firefighter level roles vary by specialization: Firefighter Engineer: $76,085; Firefighter Trainee: $64,604; Industrial Firefighter: $63,492; Volunteer Firefighter: $62,443; Firefighter: $62,296.

Junior Firefighter Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Junior Firefighter make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Firefighter in Rhode Island is $57,211 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,567
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,034 to $63,679
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,320

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Junior Firefighter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,679	$5,307	$1,225	$31
Average	$57,211	$4,768	$1,100	$28
25th Percentile	$52,034	$4,336	$1,001	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Firefighter Salaries

A Junior 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 Experience Level Affects Junior Firefighter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Firefighter'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): $52,880
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,289
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,993
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,560
Expert (over 8 years): $114,495

Levels	Salary
Traffic C... Level Junior Firefighter	$52,880
Junior Fi... Level Junior Firefighter	$58,289
Traffic C... Level Junior Firefighter	$72,993
Traffic S... Level Junior Firefighter	$88,560
Traffic M... Level Junior Firefighter	$114,495

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How Do Junior 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 Junior Firefighters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,095.
California: $60,864.
Massachusetts: $60,052.

District of Columbia $61,095 California $60,864 Massachusetts $60,052 Washington $59,832 New Jersey $59,810 Alaska $59,732 Connecticut $58,971 New York $58,662

Hawaii $57,674 Rhode Island $57,211 Maryland $56,896 Minnesota $56,466 Colorado $56,300 Illinois $56,245 Oregon $56,035 Delaware $55,881

New Hampshire $55,784 Virginia $55,566 Pennsylvania $54,932 Nevada $54,612 North Dakota $54,507 Michigan $54,341 Wisconsin $54,281 Vermont $54,159

Texas $53,823 Maine $53,801 Arizona $53,767 Ohio $53,729 Georgia $53,221 Indiana $52,967 Wyoming $52,918 Utah $52,840

Iowa $52,807 Kansas $52,542 Louisiana $52,465 North Carolina $52,438 Missouri $52,427 Florida $52,211 Montana $52,095 Nebraska $51,985

Kentucky $51,924 South Carolina $51,704 Tennessee $51,566 Idaho $51,511 New Mexico $51,108 Oklahoma $51,019 Alabama $50,694 South Dakota $50,148

Arkansas $49,850 West Virginia $49,690 Mississippi $49,210

Top Paying Cities for Junior 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: $57,926
Albion: $57,436
Ashaway: $57,816

Adamsville, RI $57,926 Albion, RI $57,436 Ashaway, RI $57,816 Barrington, RI $57,285 Block Island, RI $57,604 Bradford, RI $57,781 Bristol, RI $57,506 Carolina, RI $57,686

Charlestown, RI $57,707 Chepachet, RI $57,592 Clayville, RI $57,431 Coventry, RI $57,434 West Greenwich, RI $57,592 East Greenwich, RI $57,395 Exeter, RI $57,576 Fiskeville, RI $57,284

Forestdale, RI $57,725 Foster, RI $57,562 Glendale, RI $57,730 Greene, RI $57,637 Greenville, RI $57,306 Harmony, RI $57,380 Harrisville, RI $57,705 Hope, RI $57,320

Hope Valley, RI $57,765 Hopkinton, RI $57,841 Jamestown, RI $57,648 Kenyon, RI $57,679 Little Compton, RI $57,917 Manville, RI $57,512 Mapleville, RI $57,603 Newport, RI $57,706

Middletown, RI $57,732 North Kingstown, RI $57,494 North Scituate, RI $57,381 Oakland, RI $57,665 Pascoag, RI $57,743 Pawtucket, RI $57,200 Central Falls, RI $57,225 Cumberland, RI $57,550

Lincoln, RI $57,282 Portsmouth, RI $57,700 Prudence Island, RI $57,581 Rockville, RI $57,833 Saunderstown, RI $57,613 Shannock, RI $57,682 Slatersville, RI $57,726 Slocum, RI $57,612

Tiverton, RI $57,876 Wakefield, RI $57,663 Kingston, RI $57,640 Narragansett, RI $57,679 Peace Dale, RI $57,655 Warren, RI $57,433 Warwick, RI $57,273 Westerly, RI $57,830

West Kingston, RI $57,659 West Warwick, RI $57,343 Wood River Junction, RI $57,741 Woonsocket, RI $57,729 North Smithfield, RI $57,597 Wyoming, RI $57,682 Providence, RI $57,183 Cranston, RI $57,191

North Providence, RI $57,197 East Providence, RI $57,187 Riverside, RI $57,205 Rumford, RI $57,197 Smithfield, RI $57,313 Johnston, RI $57,217

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

Understanding how a Junior 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.

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$52,034

Average $57,211/year

$63,679

$4,336

Average $4,768/month

$5,307

$1,001

Average $1,100/week

$1,225

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,679	$5,307	$1,225	$31
Average	$57,211	$4,768	$1,100	$28
25th Percentile	$52,034	$4,336	$1,001	$25

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