DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$121,500
vs National
+22.6%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$109,756
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$121,500
+22.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Rhode Island earns $121,500 in nominal terms, which is 22.6% 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 $109,756 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Reserve Bank of New York | $166,000 | 57 |
| PROVIDENCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LP | $150,000 | 1 |
| University of Rhode Island | $93,000 | 1 |
| OCEAN STATE JOBBERS, INC | $68,000 | 3 |
| Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | N/A | 2 |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT AMERICA CORP | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Economists make in Rhode Island?
The median Economists salary in Rhode Island is $121,500 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Rhode Island earns 22.6% more than the national median of $99,100, or $109,756 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.