Comprehensive salary overview for Rhode Island based on 471,680 workers across 536 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Rhode Island based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $229,340 | $237,540 | 1,290 |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $223,340 | $262,620 | 340 |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $216,220 | $244,270 | 280 |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $211,810 | $290,840 | N/A |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | $210,230 | $207,180 | 220 |
| 6 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $183,140 | $191,450 | 40 |
| 7 | Marketing Manager | $171,250 | $174,690 | 1,120 |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,410 | $179,710 | 330 |
| 9 | Human Resources Manager | $165,380 | $173,920 | 370 |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,030 | $171,110 | 1,010 |
| 11 | Financial Manager | $160,490 | $173,800 | 2,310 |
| 12 | Podiatrists | $154,070 | $164,090 | 50 |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | $147,240 | $161,110 | 730 |
| 14 | Public Relations Managers | $146,180 | $164,920 | 130 |
| 15 | Optometrists | $144,360 | $144,670 | 220 |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $141,600 | $148,290 | 600 |
| 17 | Natural Sciences Managers | $141,380 | $152,970 | 150 |
| 18 | Fundraising Managers | $139,140 | $155,580 | 230 |
| 19 | Purchasing Managers | $138,300 | $139,680 | 210 |
| 20 | Database Architects | $136,510 | $149,350 | 190 |
| 21 | Sales Manager | $134,180 | $141,070 | 790 |
| 22 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $132,330 | $130,740 | 930 |
| 23 | Engineers, All Other | $131,830 | $134,590 | 390 |
| 24 | Nurse Anesthetists | $131,390 | $156,140 | N/A |
| 25 | Training and Development Managers | $131,050 | $130,070 | 70 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Rhode Island by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | $29,120 | 110 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,270 | 740 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $30,020 | 2,720 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,460 | 12,650 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $30,510 | 1,440 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $30,780 | 300 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $30,790 | 200 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,990 | 1,400 |
| Cashiers | $31,040 | 9,710 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $31,200 | 30 |
The most common jobs in Rhode Island by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,650 | $30,460 |
| Retail Salespersons | 11,460 | $34,860 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 11,010 | $42,600 |
| Registered Nurse | 10,760 | $99,960 |
| Cashiers | 9,710 | $31,040 |
| General and Operations Managers | 9,060 | $122,040 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 8,800 | $41,890 |
| Nursing Assistants | 8,450 | $44,160 |
| Office Clerks, General | 8,360 | $46,620 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 8,260 | $46,490 |
See how average salaries in Rhode Island compare to other states across the country.
All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.