DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$83,200
vs National
-48%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,158
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$83,200
-48% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in Rhode Island earns $83,200 in nominal terms, which is 48% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $75,158 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MetLife Group, Inc. | $134,213 | 8 |
| Law Office of Marcela Ordonez, LLC | $83,200 | 4 |
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How much does a Lawyers make in Rhode Island?
The median Lawyers salary in Rhode Island is $83,200 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in Rhode Island earns 48% less than the national median of $160,000, or $75,158 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.