salary$66,150 a year$32 an hour · median pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,430per year
Jobs in the area2,550people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Providence?
Expensive. Rent of $1,964 a month takes 35.6% of the median firefighter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Providence, RI?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area is $66,150 a year ($32 an hour). Most earn between $50,860 and $76,430.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Providence?
Typical rent of $1,964 a month takes 35.6% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.