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

A Firefighter's salary grows with experience: a Fire Fighter I (1-3 years)earns $45,569, a Firefighter (3-5 years)earns $63,045, a Fire Captain (5+ years)earns $85,934,

What are the highest paying states for a Firefighter?

Firefighter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Firefighter roles are District of Columbia $68,924, California $68,663, Massachusetts $67,748. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Firefighter roles make?

Salaries for Firefighter level roles vary by specialization: Firefighter Engineer: $76,097; Firefighter Trainee: $64,553; Industrial Firefighter: $63,442; Volunteer Firefighter: $62,394; Probationary Firefighter: $61,443.

Firefighter Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Firefighter make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Firefighter in Rhode Island is $64,542 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,263
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,516 to $71,724
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,031

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Firefighter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,724	$5,977	$1,379	$34
Average	$64,542	$5,378	$1,241	$31
25th Percentile	$58,516	$4,876	$1,125	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Firefighter Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $68,924.
California: $68,663.
Massachusetts: $67,748.

District of Columbia $68,924 California $68,663 Massachusetts $67,748 Washington $67,499 New Jersey $67,474 Alaska $67,386 Connecticut $66,527 New York $66,179

Hawaii $65,065 Rhode Island $64,542 Maryland $64,187 Minnesota $63,701 Colorado $63,514 Illinois $63,452 Oregon $63,216 Delaware $63,041

New Hampshire $62,932 Virginia $62,687 Pennsylvania $61,971 Nevada $61,610 North Dakota $61,491 Michigan $61,305 Wisconsin $61,236 Vermont $61,099

Texas $60,719 Maine $60,695 Arizona $60,657 Ohio $60,614 Georgia $60,041 Indiana $59,755 Wyoming $59,699 Utah $59,611

Iowa $59,574 Kansas $59,275 Louisiana $59,188 North Carolina $59,157 Missouri $59,144 Florida $58,902 Montana $58,771 Nebraska $58,646

Kentucky $58,578 South Carolina $58,329 Tennessee $58,173 Idaho $58,111 New Mexico $57,657 Oklahoma $57,557 Alabama $57,190 South Dakota $56,574

Arkansas $56,237 West Virginia $56,057 Mississippi $55,515

Top Paying Cities for 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: $65,600
Albion: $64,511
Ashaway: $65,849

Adamsville, RI $65,600 Albion, RI $64,511 Ashaway, RI $65,849 Barrington, RI $64,511 Block Island, RI $65,507 Bradford, RI $65,805 Bristol, RI $64,448 Carolina, RI $65,270

Charlestown, RI $65,338 Chepachet, RI $64,386 Clayville, RI $64,448 Coventry, RI $64,386 West Greenwich, RI $64,342 East Greenwich, RI $64,430 Exeter, RI $65,805 Fiskeville, RI $64,511

Forestdale, RI $64,448 Foster, RI $64,342 Glendale, RI $64,342 Greene, RI $65,065 Greenville, RI $64,511 Harmony, RI $64,492 Harrisville, RI $64,386 Hope, RI $64,511

Hope Valley, RI $65,849 Hopkinton, RI $65,868 Jamestown, RI $65,208 Kenyon, RI $65,787 Little Compton, RI $65,575 Manville, RI $64,511 Mapleville, RI $64,342 Newport, RI $65,220

Middletown, RI $65,494 North Kingstown, RI $64,324 North Scituate, RI $64,492 Oakland, RI $64,405 Pascoag, RI $64,367 Pawtucket, RI $64,511 Central Falls, RI $64,511 Cumberland, RI $64,511

Lincoln, RI $64,511 Portsmouth, RI $64,959 Prudence Island, RI $64,386 Rockville, RI $65,868 Saunderstown, RI $65,245 Shannock, RI $65,768 Slatersville, RI $64,448 Slocum, RI $65,245

Tiverton, RI $65,619 Wakefield, RI $65,177 Kingston, RI $65,189 Narragansett, RI $65,201 Peace Dale, RI $65,177 Warren, RI $64,492 Warwick, RI $64,511 Westerly, RI $65,886

West Kingston, RI $65,226 West Warwick, RI $64,511 Wood River Junction, RI $65,805 Woonsocket, RI $64,448 North Smithfield, RI $64,492 Wyoming, RI $65,787 Providence, RI $64,511 Cranston, RI $64,511

North Providence, RI $64,511 East Providence, RI $64,511 Riverside, RI $64,511 Rumford, RI $64,511 Smithfield, RI $64,511 Johnston, RI $64,511

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

Understanding how a 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 January 01, 2026

$58,516

Average $64,542/year

$71,724

$4,876

Average $5,378/month

$5,977

$1,125

Average $1,241/week

$1,379

$28

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,724	$5,977	$1,379	$34
Average	$64,542	$5,378	$1,241	$31
25th Percentile	$58,516	$4,876	$1,125	$28

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