Firefighters pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for firefighters is $32.39 an hour ($67,380 a year). About 1,620 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($59,280). Rhode Island ranks 13th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for firefighters in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.98 | $56,110 |
| 25% of workers | $29.16 | $60,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.39 | $67,380 |
| 75% of workers | $36.47 | $75,860 |
| 90% of workers | $36.84 | $76,620 |
Firefighters pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $66,150 | 2,550 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for firefighters
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 26,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $85,170 |
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