Rhode Island
State · BLS OEWS 2023
In Rhode Island, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 521 detailed occupations covering about 453,260 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 5.5% above the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $223,830 | +34.6% | 490 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $217,390 | -2.7% | 260 |
| Physicians, All Other | $216,990 | -8.1% | 1,420 |
| Pediatricians, General | $203,210 | +2.3% | 300 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $199,990 | +21.4% | — |
| Podiatrists | $185,310 | +30.8% | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $172,850 | +4.5% | 310 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $170,730 | +0.7% | 860 |
| Marketing Managers | $165,720 | -7.7% | 840 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $161,970 | +18.8% | 50 |
| Fundraising Managers | $161,540 | +35.5% | 190 |
| Financial Managers | $159,390 | +42.3% | 1,870 |
| Real Estate Brokers | $159,130 | +152.3% | — |
| Sales Managers | $158,600 | +17.3% | 500 |
| Public Relations Managers | $151,910 | +12.7% | 120 |
| Human Resources Managers | $150,820 | +10.6% | 350 |
| Lawyers | $149,580 | +2.6% | 2,100 |
| Physicists | $144,020 | -7.5% | 40 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $139,420 | +30.9% | 410 |
| Purchasing Managers | $139,100 | +2% | 190 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $138,570 | +93.7% | 1,540 |
| Managers, All Other | $138,010 | +3.3% | 640 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $136,840 | +3.8% | 110 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $136,640 | -13.4% | 110 |
| Nurse Midwives | $135,940 | +4.9% | 40 |