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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $105K | $50.33/hr |
| 82 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $105K | $50.3/hr |
| 83 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $104K | $50.23/hr |
| 84 | Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $104K | N/A |
| 85 | Crane and Tower Operators | Transportation | $104K | $50.16/hr |
| 86 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $104K | $50/hr |
| 87 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $104K | $50/hr |
| 88 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $104K | $50/hr |
| 89 | Construction Managers | Management | $104K | $50/hr |
| 90 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $104K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Rhode Island
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Metro areas in Rhode Island
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