Lawyer Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 2K+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$138,960
$66.808/hr
vs National Average
$134,712
+3.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$81K – $268K
2K employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,710 |
| 25th percentile | $108,200 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $138,960 |
| 75th percentile | $200,130 |
| 90th percentile | $268,270 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $151,960 |
| 2023 | $149,580 |
| 2024 | $128,920 |
| 2025 | $138,960 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $151,960 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $149,580 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $128,920 | $128,445 |
| 2025 | $138,960 | $134,712 |