Median DOL Salary
$101,224
Total DOL Filings
1,479
Companies Hiring
257
Cost of Living Index
110.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Johnston, RI$101,224
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Johnston, RI is 66.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Johnston
Highest-Paying Occupations in Johnston
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineers | $108,000 | +14.7% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $87,363 | -24.2% | 38 |
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 Johnston, RI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Johnston, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineers | $108,000 | $97,561 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $87,363 | $78,918 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.