Median DOL Salary
$77,248
Total DOL Filings
2,189
Companies Hiring
324
Cost of Living Index
110.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Cranston, RI$77,248
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Cranston, RI is 26.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Cranston
Highest-Paying Occupations in Cranston
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $110,000 | -33.4% | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $82,000 | -28.9% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $80,000 | -10.2% | 51 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $78,900 | -8.4% | 22 |
| Industrial Engineers | $78,042 | -29.4% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $69,500 | -33.5% | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $56,368 | -37.4% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $40,539 | -47.8% | 8 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Rhode Island
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Rhode Island.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $229,340 | 1,290 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $223,340 | 340 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $216,220 | 280 |
| Chief Executives | $211,810 | N/A |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,230 | 220 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $183,140 | 40 |
| Marketing Managers | $171,250 | 1,120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,410 | 330 |
| Human Resources Managers | $165,380 | 370 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,030 | 1,010 |
Salary Trend in Cranston, RI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Cranston, RI has a cost of living index of 110.7, which is 10.7% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $90,334 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | $117,435 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $110,000 | $99,368 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $82,000 | $74,074 |
| Management Analysts | $80,000 | $72,267 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $78,900 | $71,274 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Cranston, RI stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Cranston, RI
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.