Firefighters Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $68,250 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.81
10th percentile $46,990
90th percentile $82,430
Employed locally 2,550
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,990
    25th
    $62,210
    50th (median)
    $68,250
    75th
    $75,310
    90th
    $82,430

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 80% Median Firefighters salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $88,970
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $80,780
    District of Columbia $79,430
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $79,210
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $75,230
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $75,130

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$39,800
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,280
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$60,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$85,310
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$88,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Providence, RI-MA is $32.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.75 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Providence, RI-MA is 14.6% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Providence?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $46,990 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,210.