Firefighter Salary in Providence, RI
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$55,673
Hourly Rate
$26.77
/hour
Jobs in Area
297
employed
Firefighter Salary Range in Providence, RI
Annual Salary Range
$37k
10th percentile
$46k
25th
$67k
75th
$81k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $36,596 | $17.59 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,406 | $22.31 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $55,673 | $26.77 |
| 75th Percentile | $67,287 | $32.35 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $81,408 | $39.14 |
| Average (Mean) | $61,251 | $29.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Firefighter salary in Providence, RI is $55,673 per year or $26.77 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Providence-Warwick Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Providence, RI Compares
vs National Average
$57,120
vs Rhode Island Average
$57,150
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$52,621
Cost of living in Providence, RI is 5.8% above the national average.
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