Local Salary Data

Lawyers Salary in Rhode Island

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

Local Median
$83,200
4 filings
DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$83,200
vs National
-48%
National: $160,000
BLS 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

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
MetLife Group, Inc.$134,2138
Law Office of Marcela Ordonez, LLC$83,2004

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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 · $149,000

Frequently Asked Questions

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.