Median DOL Salary
$98,552
Total DOL Filings
3,366
Companies Hiring
636
Cost of Living Index
110.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Providence, RI$98,552
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Providence, RI is 61.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Providence
Highest-Paying Occupations in Providence
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $138,840 | N/A | 11 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,000 | +17.7% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $121,000 | +20.6% | 9 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $113,880 | -31% | 11 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,245 | -5.2% | 5 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,692 | -9% | 10 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | -8.8% | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | $86,250 | -17.5% | 6 |
| Actuaries | $83,621 | -23.2% | 6 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,436 | N/A | 8 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,000 | -15.4% | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $80,250 | -30.4% | 46 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | -11.9% | 5 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | -20.5% | 9 |
| Physicists | $80,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $76,960 | -13.7% | 33 |
| Statisticians | $75,000 | -18.2% | 19 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $75,000 | -11.6% | 31 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,417 | -18.6% | 7 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $73,500 | -31.9% | 16 |
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 Providence, RI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Providence, 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 | $138,840 | $125,420 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,000 | $112,918 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $121,000 | $109,304 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $113,880 | $102,873 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,245 | $85,136 |
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.