Firefighters pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,430 or more. The middle half of firefighters in Providence earn between $61,950 and $74,950.
- $51K10th
- $62K25th
- $66KMedian
- $75K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,440 | $5,537 | $31.94 |
| Median | $66,150 | $5,512 | $31.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,950 | $5,162 | $29.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,950 | $6,246 | $36.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Firefighters pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Firefighters in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($67,480) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $59,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $66,440 | $66,150 | $50,860 | $76,430 | 2,550 |
| Rhode Island | $67,480 | $67,380 | $56,110 | $76,620 | 1,620 |
| United States | $63,630 | $59,280 | $34,910 | $101,040 | 345,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Firefighters salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $66,440, a single filer in Providence takes home about $53,690 a year, or $4,474 a month and $2,065 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $53,690 | $4,474 |
| Working in MA | $52,563 | $4,380 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for firefighters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $66,440 buys what about $65,283 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Firefighters salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$64,070
- Worcester, MA$66,380
- Boston, MA$75,400
- Barnstable, MA$73,310
- Hartford, CT$71,430
- Springfield, MA$66,880
Highest-paying cities for firefighters
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($199,490).
- Bakersfield, CA$199,490
- San Jose, CA$134,270
- San Francisco, CA$110,590
- Los Angeles, CA$108,860
- Seattle, WA$100,450
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Firefighters salary in Providence: questions
How much do firefighters make an hour in Providence?
$31.94 an hour on average, and $31.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level firefighters salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the firefighters take-home pay in Providence?
About $53,690 a year ($4,474 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,440. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do firefighters earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($63,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.60, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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