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Salaries in Rhode Island by Occupation
Average pay by occupation in Rhode Island: 35 jobs ranked by annual salary, from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Use the links to jump to a Rhode Island salary table.
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology
Rhode Island pay by occupation
| Occupation | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|
| Financial Managers | $87.21 | $181,400 |
| Software Developers | $62.06 | $129,080 |
| Information Security Analysts | $58.48 | $121,640 |
| Project Management Specialists | $53.90 | $112,110 |
| Data Scientists | $53.49 | $111,260 |
| Web Developers | $49.30 | $102,540 |
| Registered Nurses | $48.68 | $101,260 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $48.02 | $99,880 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $40.80 | $84,860 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $40.44 | $84,120 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $39.54 | $82,250 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $39.23 | $81,610 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $38.52 | $80,120 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $38.30 | $79,660 |
| Graphic Designers | $37.93 | $78,900 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $37.86 | $78,760 |
| Electricians | $35.65 | $74,150 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $33.55 | $69,780 |
| Firefighters | $32.44 | $67,480 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $31.73 | $66,010 |
| Carpenters | $30.92 | $64,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $28.68 | $59,660 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $27.97 | $58,180 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $26.11 | $54,310 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $26.11 | $54,310 |
| Office Clerks, General | $24.02 | $49,950 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $23.91 | $49,730 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $23.84 | $49,580 |
| Medical Assistants | $22.86 | $47,550 |
| Phlebotomists | $22.73 | $47,290 |
| Nursing Assistants | $22.29 | $46,360 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $21.01 | $43,710 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $20.35 | $42,330 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $18.86 | $39,230 |
| Retail Salespersons | $18.06 | $37,570 |
| Marketing Managers | Not published for this state |
Highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island
- Financial Managers — $181,400 a year
- Software Developers — $129,080 a year
- Information Security Analysts — $121,640 a year
- Project Management Specialists — $112,110 a year
- Data Scientists — $111,260 a year
Frequently asked questions
Which occupation pays the most in Rhode Island?
Financial Managers leads, at about $181,400 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release.
Where does the data come from?
Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wage data, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.
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