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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $117K | $56.43/hr |
| 62 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $117K | $56.29/hr |
| 63 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $117K | $56.05/hr |
| 64 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $116K | $55.88/hr |
| 65 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $112K | $53.65/hr |
| 66 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $112K | $53.65/hr |
| 67 | Actuaries | Technology | $111K | $53.41/hr |
| 68 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | Repair & Maintenance | $111K | $53.32/hr |
| 69 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $109K | $52.61/hr |
| 70 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.57/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Rhode Island
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Metro areas in Rhode Island
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