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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $162K | $77.67/hr |
| 22 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $160K | $76.81/hr |
| 23 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $158K | $75.91/hr |
| 24 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $156K | $75.04/hr |
| 25 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $156K | $74.99/hr |
| 26 | Physicists | Science | $155K | $74.59/hr |
| 27 | Sales Managers | Management | $155K | $74.5/hr |
| 28 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $150K | $71.99/hr |
| 29 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $149K | $71.8/hr |
| 30 | Database Architects | Technology | $140K | $67.46/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Rhode Island
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Metro areas in Rhode Island
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