DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$44,000
vs National
-11.1%
National: $49,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,747
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,000
-11.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Architectural and Civil Drafters in Rhode Island earns $44,000 in nominal terms, which is 11.1% below the national average of $49,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,747 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| STUDIO MEJA ARCHITECTURE, LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| DiLeonardo International Inc. | $45,000 | 1 |
| FIELDING NAIR INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $44,000 | 3 |
| NEW ENGLAND MEDICAL DESIGN, INC | $38,979 | 2 |
| ERIC ARMY | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Architectural and Civil Drafters make in Rhode Island?
The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Rhode Island is $44,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Architectural and Civil Drafters?
A Architectural and Civil Drafters in Rhode Island earns 11.1% less than the national median of $49,500, or $39,747 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.