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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $124K | $59.67/hr |
| 52 | Funeral Home Managers | Management | $122K | $58.72/hr |
| 53 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $121K | $58.4/hr |
| 54 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $121K | $58.18/hr |
| 55 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $120K | N/A |
| 56 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $120K | $57.46/hr |
| 57 | Ship Engineers | Transportation | $119K | $57.37/hr |
| 58 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $119K | $57.34/hr |
| 59 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $118K | $56.57/hr |
| 60 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $118K | $56.54/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Rhode Island
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Metro areas in Rhode Island
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