DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$65,000
vs National
-7.8%
National: $70,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,717
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
-7.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Civil Engineers in Rhode Island earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.8% below the national average of $70,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,717 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FM GLOBAL | $111,093 | 1 |
| ODEH ENGINEERS, INC. | $66,560 | 1 |
| HART DESIGN GROUP | $65,000 | 2 |
| Thielsch Engineering | $62,048 | 3 |
| Green International Affiliates, Inc. | $60,840 | 25 |
| ANVIL INTERNATOINAL, LLC | $58,926 | 1 |
| J. H. LYNCH & SONS, INC. | $58,510 | 2 |
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · $242,190Chief Executives · $161,050Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · $160,000Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · $155,000Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · $149,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Civil Engineers make in Rhode Island?
The median Civil Engineers salary in Rhode Island is $65,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Civil Engineers?
A Civil Engineers in Rhode Island earns 7.8% less than the national median of $70,500, or $58,717 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.