Salaries in Rhode Island
Typical pay for 545 jobs in Rhode Island. The median for all workers is $56,780 a year ($27.30 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$56,780
Median hourly
$27.30
Workers
501,340
vs U.S. median
+11%
Highest paying jobs in Rhode Island
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $512,730 | 290 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $467,160 | 210 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $450,370 | 180 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $414,060 | n/a |
| Cardiologist | $395,610 | 60 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,490 | 300 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $322,950 | n/a |
| Psychiatrist | $287,610 | 270 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $239,760 | 120 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | 80 |
| Chief Executive | $235,360 | 460 |
| Physicians, All Other | $228,590 | 1,180 |
| Pediatricians, General | $218,080 | 180 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $199,990 | n/a |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $175,910 | 370 |
Most common jobs in Rhode Island
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 13,310 | $31,490 |
| Retail Salesperson | 12,830 | $34,860 |
| Nursing Assistant | 10,220 | $46,440 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 10,160 | $35,420 |
| Registered Nurse | 10,090 | $100,640 |
| Cashier | 9,260 | $34,860 |
| General and Operations Managers | 9,150 | $117,380 |
| Customer Service Representative | 7,890 | $47,550 |
| Office Clerks, General | 7,700 | $47,830 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,490 | $43,680 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 7,270 | $37,310 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 6,950 | $36,510 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 6,760 | $41,690 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,660 | $36,470 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 6,570 | $95,820 |
Metro areas in Rhode Island
| Metro area | Median pay, all jobs | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $53,680 | 714,120 |
All 545 jobs by category
Management Occupations (33)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (29)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (20)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (22)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (21)Community and Social Service Occupations (13)Legal Occupations (6)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (48)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (22)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (54)Healthcare Support Occupations (16)Protective Service Occupations (16)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (15)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (8)Personal Care and Service Occupations (21)Sales and Related Occupations (16)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (44)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (2)Construction and Extraction Occupations (24)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (31)Production Occupations (59)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (25)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuary | $111,090 | $53.41 | 100 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $121,470 | $58.40 | 500 |
| Computer Network Architect | $131,320 | $63.14 | 460 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $82,970 | $39.89 | 620 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $102,210 | $49.14 | 830 |
| Computer Programmer | $96,470 | $46.38 | 250 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $134,630 | $64.73 | 1,850 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $62,510 | $30.05 | 1,780 |
| Data Scientist | $102,440 | $49.25 | 1,160 |
| Database Administrator | $106,020 | $50.97 | 280 |
| Database Architect | $140,320 | $67.46 | 160 |
| Information Security Analyst | $109,420 | $52.61 | 710 |
| Mathematician | $109,260 | $52.53 | 100 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $103,100 | $49.57 | 1,060 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $77,910 | $37.46 | 360 |
| Software Developer | $130,590 | $62.78 | 5,070 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $101,790 | $48.94 | 400 |
| Statistician | $102,620 | $49.34 | 40 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $105,990 | $50.96 | 240 |
| Web Developer | $98,140 | $47.18 | n/a |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $69,870 | $33.59 | 2,450 |
| Clergy | $59,660 | $28.68 | 230 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $63,510 | $30.53 | 250 |
| Community Health Worker | $53,100 | $25.53 | 520 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $44,770 | $21.53 | 120 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $75,000 | $36.06 | 1,340 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,360 | $36.23 | 150 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,390 | $36.25 | 630 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $60,990 | $29.32 | 800 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $47,020 | $22.61 | 420 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,720 | $22.94 | 2,290 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $111,590 | $53.65 | 90 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $65,120 | $31.31 | 2,170 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $63,770 | $30.66 | n/a |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $239,760 | $115.27 | 120 |
| Lawyer | $138,960 | $66.81 | 1,840 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $79,350 | $38.15 | 90 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $56,250 | $27.04 | 2,070 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $63,300 | $30.44 | 120 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $72,550 | $34.88 | 90 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $64,070 | $30.80 | 150 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $55,110 | $26.50 | 90 |
| Broadcast Technician | $49,580 | $23.84 | 110 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $49,790 | $23.94 | 50 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $53,630 | — | 1,170 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $101,140 | $48.62 | 190 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $92,250 | $44.35 | 60 |
| Editor | $77,960 | $37.48 | 340 |
| Floral Designer | $36,420 | $17.51 | 310 |
| Graphic Designer | $78,220 | $37.61 | 750 |
| Interior Designer | $58,100 | $27.93 | 550 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $82,320 | $39.58 | 200 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $72,830 | $35.01 | 30 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $37,610 | $18.08 | n/a |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,570 | $35.85 | 150 |
| Photographer | $37,300 | $17.93 | 220 |
| Producers and Directors | $84,250 | $40.51 | 560 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,540 | $37.28 | 1,140 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $80,040 | $38.48 | n/a |
| Technical Writer | $102,360 | $49.21 | 150 |
| Writers and Authors | $70,190 | $33.75 | 110 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $50,150 | $24.11 | 1,050 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,600 | $22.88 | 290 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $43,680 | $21.00 | 7,490 |
| Massage Therapist | $74,960 | $36.04 | 290 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,190 | $22.69 | 3,210 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $51,460 | $24.74 | 190 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $34,790 | $16.72 | 80 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,440 | $22.33 | 10,220 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $66,710 | $32.07 | 300 |
| Orderly | $39,830 | $19.15 | 210 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $38,020 | $18.28 | n/a |
| Phlebotomist | $46,380 | $22.30 | 970 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $31,200 | $15.00 | 280 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $68,640 | $33.00 | 420 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $51,100 | $24.57 | 130 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $49,770 | $23.93 | 380 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Control Worker | $55,060 | $26.47 | 70 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $31,200 | $15.00 | n/a |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $88,450 | $42.52 | 360 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $78,100 | $37.55 | 50 |
| Firefighter | $67,380 | $32.39 | 1,620 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $85,170 | $40.95 | 770 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $97,690 | $46.97 | 820 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $89,320 | $42.94 | 30 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $51,090 | $24.56 | 250 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,770 | $17.20 | 370 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $77,230 | $37.13 | 1,940 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $54,620 | $26.26 | 60 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $54,630 | $26.27 | 60 |
| School Bus Monitor | $35,910 | $17.27 | n/a |
| Security Guard | $36,940 | $17.76 | 3,160 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $71,510 | $34.38 | 160 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $36,410 | $17.51 | 3,170 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $79,930 | $38.43 | 740 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $35,230 | $16.94 | 1,210 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $46,570 | $22.39 | 1,190 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,510 | $17.55 | 6,950 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $46,250 | $22.24 | n/a |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | $15.00 | 2,880 |
| Dishwasher | $33,960 | $16.33 | 2,790 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,490 | $15.14 | 13,310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $48,400 | $23.27 | 3,320 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $31,200 | $15.00 | n/a |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,470 | $17.06 | 2,830 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,860 | $16.76 | 1,020 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,400 | $15.10 | n/a |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,420 | $17.03 | 10,160 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $63,520 | $30.54 | 800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $59,940 | $28.82 | 730 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,310 | $17.94 | 7,270 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $44,730 | $21.51 | 4,040 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,540 | $18.05 | 2,710 |
| Pest Control Worker | $45,030 | $21.65 | 270 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $48,360 | $23.25 | 100 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $61,040 | $29.35 | 110 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $48,040 | $23.09 | 340 |
| Cashier | $34,860 | $16.76 | 9,260 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $46,360 | $22.29 | 840 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $47,600 | $22.88 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $85,420 | $41.07 | 350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $58,570 | $28.16 | 3,880 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $79,930 | $38.43 | 1,700 |
| Model | $45,060 | $21.66 | n/a |
| Parts Salesperson | $36,450 | $17.53 | 920 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $60,310 | $28.99 | n/a |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,860 | $16.76 | 12,830 |
| Sales Engineer | $149,750 | $71.99 | 30 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $81,450 | $39.16 | n/a |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $82,420 | $39.63 | 4,870 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $117,670 | $56.57 | 530 |
| Travel Agent | $59,790 | $28.75 | 250 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $37,540 | $18.05 | 230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $53,770 | $25.85 | 60 |