State Median Salary
$87,785
Total DOL Filings
17,916
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
110.7
National average = 100
Rhode Island vs National Average
Rhode Island
$87,785
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Rhode Island median DOL salary is +77.3% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Rhode Island
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket, RI | 3,689 | $84,379 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited |
| Providence, RI | 3,366 | $98,552 | Brown University |
| Smithfield, RI | 2,191 | $84,764 | Infosys Limited |
| Cranston, RI | 2,189 | $77,248 | Infosys Limited |
| Johnston, RI | 1,479 | $101,224 | Citizens Financial Group, Inc. |
| Cumberland, RI | 1,134 | $85,066 | CVS Pharmacy Inc. |
| Lincoln, RI | 782 | $79,017 | IBM India Private Limited |
| Warwick, RI | 652 | $99,247 | Infosys Limited |
| West Greenwich, RI | 314 | $80,170 | HCL America INC |
| Pawtucket, RI | 301 | $98,204 | Stonewall Solutions, Inc. |
Top Employers in Rhode Island
Highest-Paying Occupations in Rhode Island
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $161,050 | -24% | 6 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | N/A | 48 |
| Marketing Managers | $126,563 | -26.1% | 56 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $121,426 | +19.2% | 5 |
| Software Developers | $121,217 | -5.8% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $121,000 | +20.6% | 16 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $115,731 | -29.9% | 87 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $109,845 | -22.3% | 5 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $109,700 | -2.9% | 13 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $108,867 | -36.1% | 11 |
| Sales Engineers | $104,900 | +11.4% | 12 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $100,939 | -23.7% | 25 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,500 | -8.2% | 9 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,000 | N/A | 17 |
| Optometrists | $96,006 | -33.5% | 8 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $93,831 | -0.5% | 8 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | -8.8% | 11 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | -6% | 15 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $87,418 | -12.1% | 21 |
| Managers, All Other | $86,123 | -41.5% | 8 |
BLS Wage Survey - Rhode Island
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $229,340 | 1,290 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $223,340 | 340 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $216,220 | 280 |
| Chief Executives | $211,810 | N/A |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,230 | 220 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $183,140 | 40 |
| Marketing Managers | $171,250 | 1,120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,410 | 330 |
| Human Resources Managers | $165,380 | 370 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,030 | 1,010 |
| Financial Managers | $160,490 | 2,310 |
| Podiatrists | $154,070 | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $147,240 | 730 |
| Public Relations Managers | $146,180 | 130 |
| Optometrists | $144,360 | 220 |
| Physician Assistants | $141,600 | 600 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $141,380 | 150 |
| Fundraising Managers | $139,140 | 230 |
| Purchasing Managers | $138,300 | 210 |
| Database Architects | $136,510 | 190 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has a cost of living index of
110.7 (national average = 100), meaning it is
10.7% more expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Rhode Island has the purchasing power equivalent of
$90,334 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $161,050 | $145,483 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | $117,435 |
| Marketing Managers | $126,563 | $114,329 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $121,426 | $109,689 |
| Software Developers | $121,217 | $109,501 |
Salary Trend in Rhode Island
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Rhode Island
Chief Executives in Rhode Island
Dentists, General in Rhode Island
Marketing Managers in Rhode Island
Advertising and Promotions Managers in Rhode Island
Software Developers in Rhode Island
Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Rhode Island
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Rhode Island
Natural Sciences Managers in Rhode Island
Compare Rhode Island to Another State
See how Rhode Island stacks up against other states.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.