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Wages by occupation in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median annual wage across all occupations was $54,040 in May 2024, with 493,800 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Rhode Island, the median annual wage across all occupations was $54,040 in May 2024, with 493,800 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $229,340 for Physicians, All Other, the lowest $29,120 for Food Processing Workers, All Other. The largest occupation by headcount is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 12,650 jobs at a median of $30,460. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other 29-1229 | 1,290 | $229,340 | $77,760 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians 29-1216 | 340 | $223,340 | $66,940 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | 280 | $216,220 | $109,860 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | — | $211,810 | $110,860 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pediatricians, General 29-1221 | 220 | $210,230 | $127,700 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers 11-3111 | 40 | $183,140 | $112,220 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 1,120 | $171,250 | $97,240 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 330 | $170,410 | $126,840 | $232,160 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 370 | $165,380 | $102,960 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 1,010 | $165,030 | $99,540 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 2,310 | $160,490 | $98,940 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Podiatrists 29-1081 | 50 | $154,070 | $67,040 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 730 | $147,240 | $100,230 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Public Relations Managers 11-2032 | 130 | $146,180 | $80,290 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 220 | $144,360 | $64,710 | $207,430 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 600 | $141,600 | $110,240 | $187,830 | evidence → |
| Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121 | 150 | $141,380 | $64,520 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Fundraising Managers 11-2033 | 230 | $139,140 | $94,920 | $218,970 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 210 | $138,300 | $91,320 | $180,430 | evidence → |
| Database Architects 15-1243 | 190 | $136,510 | $98,790 | $220,490 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 790 | $134,180 | $76,590 | $213,390 | evidence → |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 17-2072 | 930 | $132,330 | $82,430 | $184,180 | evidence → |
| Engineers, All Other 17-2199 | 390 | $131,830 | $51,920 | $226,870 | evidence → |
| Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151 | — | $131,390 | $65,740 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Training and Development Managers 11-3131 | 70 | $131,050 | $82,560 | $176,590 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 1,200 | $130,710 | $111,590 | $176,010 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 1,910 | $128,920 | $76,850 | $216,680 | evidence → |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 19-2042 | — | $128,870 | $91,150 | $134,990 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 6,010 | $128,660 | $82,630 | $168,020 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 1,290 | $128,010 | $48,150 | $155,990 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
Metropolitan areas in Rhode Island
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