Average salary by city in Rhode Island
- Providence$69,290
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $69,290 | $53,680 | $55,594 | 102 | $524,867 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island
- Cardiologists · Providence$420,290
- Emergency Medicine Physicians · Providence$405,870
- Radiologists · Providence$370,800
- Family Medicine Physicians · Providence$352,130
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Providence$339,780
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Providence$331,560
- Chief Executives · Providence$330,190
- Surgeons, All Other · Providence$325,600
- Physicians, Pathologists · Providence$312,220
- General Internal Medicine Physicians · Providence$297,010
Most common jobs in Rhode Island
| Job | Jobs in these metros | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 21,530 | $34,070 |
| Retail Salespersons | 20,910 | $37,760 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 15,670 | $42,200 |
| Registered Nurses | 15,180 | $102,040 |
| Cashiers | 14,440 | $35,990 |
| General and Operations Managers | 14,110 | $136,300 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 13,600 | $42,400 |
| Nursing Assistants | 13,030 | $46,020 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,020 | $38,950 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10,900 | $43,210 |
Rhode Island income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply Rhode Island's 2026 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Rhode Island at a glance
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Salary in Rhode Island: questions
What is the average salary in Rhode Island?
$69,290 a year across all jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025), weighted by employment over the state's metro and nonmetro areas.
Which city in Rhode Island pays the most?
Providence, with an average of $69,290 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Rhode Island expensive to live in?
BEA puts Rhode Island prices 2% above the U.S. average (price parity 102.3). Within the state, Providence 102 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. State average: all occupations, employment-weighted over every OEWS metro and nonmetro area whose principal state is Rhode Island.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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