Rhode Island wages
Northeast region · all-occupation average · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Across all occupations, Rhode Island has a median annual wage of $54,040 and a mean of $69,270 (BLS OEWS, May 2024) — +9.2% versus the $49,500 US median. That makes it #13 of 51 states by mean wage. About 493,800 people are employed here. The highest-paying tracked job in Rhode Island is General Internal Medicine Physicians ($223,340 median). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer and experience.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Common jobs in Rhode Island: pay vs the US
Median annual wage in Rhode Island for widely-searched occupations, next to the national median:
| Occupation | Rhode Island median | US median | Rhode Island jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $128,660 | $133,080 | 6,010 |
| Registered Nurses | $99,960 | $93,600 | 10,760 |
| Electricians | $70,160 | $62,350 | 2,300 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,710 | $57,440 | 3,260 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $90,040 | $81,680 | 5,980 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $86,900 | $62,340 | 4,080 |
| Lawyers | $128,920 | $151,160 | 1,910 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $64,630 | $62,970 | 1,790 |
| Pharmacists | $128,010 | $137,480 | 1,290 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $77,280 | $76,290 | 1,780 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Software Developers · Registered Nurses · Electricians · Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Accountants and Auditors · Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Lawyers · Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · Pharmacists · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Highest-paying tracked jobs in Rhode Island
The best-paid of the 124 curated occupations in Rhode Island, by median wage:
| # | Occupation | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $223,340 | $262,620 |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $216,220 | $244,270 |
| 3 | Marketing Managers | $171,250 | $174,690 |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,410 | $179,710 |
| 5 | Human Resources Managers | $165,380 | $173,920 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,030 | $171,110 |
| 7 | Financial Managers | $160,490 | $173,800 |
| 8 | Public Relations Managers | $146,180 | $164,920 |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | $141,600 | $148,290 |
| 10 | Database Architects | $136,510 | $149,350 |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $130,710 | $139,600 |
| 12 | Lawyers | $128,920 | $146,240 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average wage in Rhode Island?
The median annual wage across all occupations in Rhode Island is $54,040 and the mean is $69,270 (BLS OEWS, May 2024), which is +9.2% versus the US median of $49,500. Rhode Island ranks #13 of 51 states by mean wage.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
Among tracked occupations, the highest-paying in Rhode Island include General Internal Medicine Physicians ($223,340), Family Medicine Physicians ($216,220), Marketing Managers ($171,250). See the full list on this page.
Are Rhode Island wages before or after tax?
These are gross wages from the BLS OEWS survey, before income and payroll tax. Rhode Island's state income tax (if any), federal tax and deductions reduce take-home pay. Use a paycheck calculator for after-tax figures.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024, gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. These are statewide survey estimates before tax; pay varies by metro, employer and experience, and cost of living differs widely within Rhode Island. Information only, not financial advice. See our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-20