82 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Rhode Island (2024)

There are 82 occupations in Rhode Island with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Dentists, General at $223,830/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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82
Jobs Over $100K

$223,830

#1: Dentists, General

$129,507

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

49,120

Workers in These Jobs

All 82 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Rhode Island

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Dentists, General	$223,830	$196,540	490
2	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$217,390	$221,950	260
3	Physicians, All Other	$216,990	$204,520	1,420
4	Pediatricians, General	$203,210	$207,150	300
5	Family Medicine Physicians	$199,990	$212,130	N/A
6	Podiatrists	$185,310	$190,020	40
7	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$172,850	$186,220	310
8	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$170,730	$189,490	860
9	Marketing Managers	$165,720	$175,960	840
10	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$161,970	$164,740	50
11	Fundraising Managers	$161,540	$155,850	190
12	Financial Managers	$159,390	$175,870	1,870
13	Real Estate Brokers	$159,130	$197,760	N/A
14	Sales Managers	$158,600	$162,810	500
15	Public Relations Managers	$151,910	$166,600	120
16	Human Resources Managers	$150,820	$163,990	350
17	Lawyers	$149,580	$150,810	2,100
18	Physicists	$144,020	$168,680	40
19	Administrative Services Managers	$139,420	$146,040	410
20	Purchasing Managers	$139,100	$148,610	190
21	Computer Network Support Specialists	$138,570	$115,330	1,540
22	Managers, All Other	$138,010	$146,760	640
23	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$136,840	$146,160	110
24	Natural Sciences Managers	$136,640	$137,450	110
25	Nurse Midwives	$135,940	$125,820	40
26	Optometrists	$135,160	$146,950	150
27	Computer Network Architects	$133,590	$125,320	450
28	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$133,390	$113,820	N/A
29	Veterinarians	$132,280	$148,920	270
30	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$132,160	$126,610	920
31	Training and Development Managers	$130,290	$131,940	60
32	Materials Engineers	$129,590	$125,070	40
33	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$129,250	$133,890	40
34	Engineers, All Other	$129,160	$133,920	480
35	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$129,120	$137,080	380
36	Software Developers	$128,990	$135,030	5,460
37	Nurse Practitioners	$128,720	$133,460	N/A
38	Data Scientists	$128,350	$127,380	900
39	Physician Assistants	$126,920	$131,460	390
40	Pharmacists	$126,380	$113,110	1,170
41	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$126,110	$119,840	400
42	Medical and Health Services Managers	$122,940	$134,620	1,850
43	General and Operations Managers	$122,240	$145,620	7,710
44	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$122,030	$119,640	460
45	Air Traffic Controllers	$118,960	$118,890	50
46	Database Architects	$116,980	$118,510	100
47	Commercial Pilots	$116,280	$129,700	50
48	Industrial Production Managers	$115,390	$124,780	620
49	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$111,380	$132,410	400
50	Computer Hardware Engineers	$111,280	$115,710	280
51	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$111,070	$110,050	1,300
52	Database Administrators	$110,540	$107,670	280
53	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$110,000	$120,720	400
54	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$109,750	$129,290	910
55	Psychologists, All Other	$108,850	$101,290	140
56	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$108,580	$106,400	30
57	Financial Risk Specialists	$107,780	$110,200	270
58	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$107,640	$112,220	1,420
59	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,630	$128,030	90
60	Computer Systems Analysts	$107,140	$113,490	1,590
61	Actuaries	$106,890	$123,440	160
62	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$106,510	$106,880	140
63	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$106,160	$105,860	50
64	Information Security Analysts	$106,150	$116,600	600
65	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$105,710	$94,400	200
66	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,460	$112,170	N/A
67	Industrial Engineers	$105,410	$110,560	1,000
68	Electrical Engineers	$105,130	$113,240	640
69	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$104,640	$106,070	90
70	Acupuncturists	$104,460	$110,840	N/A
71	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$103,770	$106,860	50
72	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,340	$105,300	210
73	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,170	$115,670	140
74	Radiation Therapists	$102,520	$104,230	N/A
75	Financial Examiners	$102,420	$102,430	410
76	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$101,530	$108,930	80
77	Environmental Engineers	$100,720	$99,800	120
78	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$100,600	$84,060	40
79	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$100,580	$98,890	350
80	Personal Financial Advisors	$100,530	$116,900	1,130
81	Construction Managers	$100,340	$118,680	360
82	Mechanical Engineers	$100,190	$104,540	1,510

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Rhode Island High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Rhode Island are concentrated in Management, Healthcare Practitioners, and Sales fields.

15.6% of all tracked occupations in RI earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,190/year (Mechanical Engineers), while the top earner makes $223,830/year.

Rhode Island ranks #17 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Rhode Island?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 82 occupations in Rhode Island with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 15.6% of all tracked occupations in RI.

What is the highest paying job in Rhode Island?

The highest paying occupation in Rhode Island is Dentists, General with a median salary of $223,830 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Rhode Island?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Rhode Island is $100,190/year (Mechanical Engineers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Rhode Island?

The average median salary among all 82 occupations that pay over $100K in Rhode Island is $129,507 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Rhode Island?

High-paying jobs in Rhode Island typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics