Local Salary Data

Economists Salary in Providence, RI

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$161,479
2 filings
DOL Median (Providence, RI)
$161,479
vs National
+62.9%
National: $99,100
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$145,870
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$161,479
+62.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Economists in Providence, RI earns $161,479 in nominal terms, which is 62.9% above the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $145,870 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Economists make in Providence, RI?

The median Economists salary in Providence, RI is $161,479 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is Providence, RI a good place to work as a Economists?

A Economists in Providence, RI earns 62.9% more than the national median of $99,100, or $145,870 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.