First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,490 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Providence earn between $76,820 and $94,840.
- $72K10th
- $77K25th
- $86KMedian
- $95K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,900 | $7,325 | $42.26 |
| Median | $85,540 | $7,128 | $41.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,820 | $6,402 | $36.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,840 | $7,903 | $45.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($86,300) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($96,930). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $93,530.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $87,900 | $85,540 | $72,210 | $98,490 | 1,020 |
| Rhode Island | $86,300 | $85,170 | $65,890 | $97,740 | 770 |
| United States | $96,930 | $93,530 | $53,430 | $140,010 | 99,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $87,900, a single filer in Providence takes home about $67,988 a year, or $5,666 a month and $2,615 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% 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 | $67,988 | $5,666 |
| Working in MA | $66,593 | $5,549 |
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 first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers? 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 $87,900 buys what about $86,369 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$92,370
- Worcester, MA$97,860
- Boston, MA$103,360
- Barnstable, MA$104,510
- Hartford, CT$104,110
- Springfield, MA$93,940
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($390,450).
- Bakersfield, CA$390,450
- San Jose, CA$173,940
- Los Angeles, CA$172,750
- San Francisco, CA$158,360
- Riverside, CA$144,080
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by city
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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in Providence: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make an hour in Providence?
$42.26 an hour on average, and $41.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers take-home pay in Providence?
About $67,988 a year ($5,666 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,900. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($96,930).
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 33-1021; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 2.25, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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