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Wages by occupation in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
In Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, the median annual wage across all occupations was $49,690 in May 2023, with 569,450 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, the median annual wage across all occupations was $49,690 in May 2023, with 569,450 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $223,830 for Dentists, General, the lowest $29,190 for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers. The largest occupation by headcount is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 17,950 jobs at a median of $30,750. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 550 | $223,830 | $116,930 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians 29-1216 | 270 | $222,780 | $171,580 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Podiatrists 29-1081 | 40 | $218,520 | $108,290 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Physicians, All Other 29-1229 | 1,430 | $217,580 | $67,300 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | — | $212,240 | $99,510 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pediatricians, General 29-1221 | 310 | $203,210 | $106,490 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | 350 | $199,990 | $166,880 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 400 | $170,630 | $124,370 | $227,170 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 960 | $169,600 | $114,510 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Physical Scientists, All Other 19-2099 | — | $166,620 | $96,080 | $166,620 | evidence → |
| Fundraising Managers 11-2033 | 190 | $161,540 | $92,300 | $206,740 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 910 | $161,010 | $96,230 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers 11-3111 | 50 | $159,990 | $68,640 | $225,830 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 2,110 | $157,230 | $97,840 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 440 | $147,660 | $92,970 | $231,860 | evidence → |
| Physicists 19-2012 | 50 | $144,020 | $84,700 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Public Relations Managers 11-2032 | 130 | $142,810 | $96,300 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121 | 140 | $142,290 | $74,740 | $224,280 | evidence → |
| Training and Development Managers 11-3131 | 60 | $142,240 | $80,000 | $203,610 | evidence → |
| Computer Network Architects 15-1241 | 440 | $139,050 | $43,160 | $205,700 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 240 | $138,770 | $90,820 | $206,980 | evidence → |
| Computer Network Support Specialists 15-1231 | 1,460 | $138,570 | $56,050 | $138,570 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 740 | $138,280 | $64,350 | $232,640 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 690 | $138,010 | $84,800 | $210,620 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 2,190 | $137,450 | $77,410 | $224,190 | evidence → |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers 11-2011 | 100 | $136,960 | $75,050 | $233,530 | evidence → |
| Nurse Midwives 29-1161 | 50 | $135,940 | $88,230 | $141,260 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 170 | $135,110 | $129,780 | $164,920 | evidence → |
| Administrative Services Managers 11-3012 | 520 | $131,890 | $75,640 | $206,630 | evidence → |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers 47-4021 | 40 | $131,200 | $80,700 | $133,390 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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