Top Paying Jobs in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 63,210 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Emergency Medicine Physicians ($512,730), Family Medicine Physicians ($467,160), Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($450,370). The cost of living index is 101.77 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,544/month.
State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
Highest paying careers in Rhode Island
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $104K | $49.91/hr |
| 92 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $104K | N/A |
| 93 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $103K | $49.7/hr |
| 94 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $103K | $49.57/hr |
| 95 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $103K | N/A |
| 96 | Statisticians | Technology | $103K | $49.34/hr |
| 97 | Data Scientists | Technology | $102K | $49.25/hr |
| 98 | Technical Writers | Arts & Media | $102K | $49.21/hr |
| 99 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 100 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $102K | $49.14/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Rhode Island
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Metro areas in Rhode Island
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