How much does a firefighter make in Rhode Island?
$67,380a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Rhode Island. That is $32.39 an hour or $5,615 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.39
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,110Median: $67,380Highest 10%: $76,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,110 | $26.98 | |
| 25th | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| Median | $67,380 | $32.39 | |
| 75th | $75,860 | $36.47 | |
| 90th | $76,620 | $36.84 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $66,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 10. Pennsylvania | $73,460 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $72,800 |
| 12. Oregon | $70,900 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $67,380 |
| 14. Nevada | $66,570 |
| 15. Indiana | $62,780 |
| 16. Nebraska | $61,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $32.39 ($67,380 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $67,380 against $59,280 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for firefighter pay?
Rhode Island ranks 13 of 50 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays firefighters the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $66,150 a year.
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.