Average salary in Rhode Island
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Rhode Island is $71,900 a year and the median is $56,780, across 501,340 jobs (BLS May 2025). Rhode Island ranks #13 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $71,900 |
| Median salary | $56,780 |
| Median hourly wage | $27.30 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $32,470 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $128,120 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $56,541 |
Highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island
- Family Medicine Physician: $467,160
- Chief Executive: $235,360
- Physician: $228,590
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $175,910
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $167,270
- Human Resources Manager: $167,110
- Financial Manager: $166,940
- Manager: $165,900
- Airline Pilot: $164,880
- Dentist: $161,560
- Sales Manager: $154,970
- Physician Assistant: $139,930
- Lawyer: $138,960
- Electronics Engineer: $136,360
- Nurse Practitioner: $135,970
- Computer Systems Analyst: $134,630
- Purchasing Manager: $134,560
- Computer Network Architect: $131,320
- Software Engineer: $130,590
- Natural Sciences Manager: $130,480
Most common jobs in Rhode Island
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 13,310 | $31,490 |
| Retail Salesperson | 12,830 | $34,860 |
| CNA | 10,220 | $46,440 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 10,160 | $35,420 |
| Registered Nurse | 10,090 | $100,640 |
| Cashier | 9,260 | $34,860 |
| General and Operations Manager | 9,150 | $117,380 |
| Customer Service Representative | 7,890 | $47,550 |
| Office Clerk | 7,700 | $47,830 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 7,490 | $43,680 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 7,270 | $37,310 |
| Cook | 6,950 | $36,510 |
| Laborer and Freight | 6,760 | $41,690 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 6,660 | $36,470 |
| Accountant | 6,570 | $95,820 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Rhode Island?
$71,900 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $56,780 ($27.30/hour), per BLS May 2025. Rhode Island ranks #13 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Chief Executive ($235,360), Physician ($228,590), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Rhode Island?
Earning more than the median of $56,780 puts you above half of Rhode Island workers; the top 10% earn over $128,120.