Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $67,380 | $62,011 | +9% |
| Median hourly wage | $32.39 | $29.81 | +9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $65,865.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Firefighter in Rhode Island is $67,380, or about $32.39 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Firefighters is $62,011. Rhode Island is +9% above the national median.
Entry-level firefighters in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,620 firefighter jobs on record and a median salary of $67,380, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.