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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $140K | $67.27/hr |
| 32 | Lawyers | Legal | $139K | $66.81/hr |
| 33 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $136K | $65.56/hr |
| 34 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $136K | $65.37/hr |
| 35 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $135K | $64.99/hr |
| 36 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $135K | $64.73/hr |
| 37 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $135K | $64.69/hr |
| 38 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $135K | $64.67/hr |
| 39 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $131K | $63.14/hr |
| 40 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $131K | $62.96/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Rhode Island
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Metro areas in Rhode Island
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