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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Mathematicians | Technology | $109K | $52.53/hr |
| 72 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $108K | $51.91/hr |
| 73 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $107K | $51.68/hr |
| 74 | Lodging Managers | Management | $107K | $51.26/hr |
| 75 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $107K | $51.21/hr |
| 76 | Facilities Managers | Management | $107K | $51.21/hr |
| 77 | Database Administrators | Technology | $106K | $50.97/hr |
| 78 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $106K | $50.96/hr |
| 79 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $105K | $50.56/hr |
| 80 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $105K | $50.51/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Rhode Island
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Metro areas in Rhode Island
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