How much does a firefighter make in Providence?
$66,150a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $31.80 an hour or $5,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.80
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 347
- Jobs in the area
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,860Median: $66,150Highest 10%: $76,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,860 | $24.45 | |
| 25th | $61,950 | $29.78 | |
| Median | $66,150 | $31.80 | |
| 75th | $74,950 | $36.03 | |
| 90th | $76,430 | $36.75 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for firefighters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a firefighter make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $31.80 ($66,150 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $66,150 against $59,280 nationally, 12% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $67,380, so Providence pays 2% less.
Where does Providence rank for firefighter pay?
81 of 347 metro areas with data.
How much does a firefighter make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,430 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.