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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $229K | $109.9/hr |
| 12 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $218K | $104.85/hr |
| 13 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $200K | $96.15/hr |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $176K | $84.57/hr |
| 15 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $167K | $80.42/hr |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $167K | $80.34/hr |
| 17 | Financial Managers | Management | $167K | $80.26/hr |
| 18 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $166K | $80/hr |
| 19 | Managers, All Other | Management | $166K | $79.76/hr |
| 20 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $165K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Rhode Island
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Metro areas in Rhode Island
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