Highest-Paying Jobs in Rhode Island (2025)
Ranking 140 occupations by median salary in Rhode Island · Source: BLS OES & H-1B filings
Avg. Median Salary (RI)
$106,657
+4.8% vs national avg
National Median
$101,797
across all states
Total Employed
254K+
workers tracked in Rhode Island
Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in Rhode Island
Occupations in Rhode Island ranked by median annual salary (2025 BLS OES data).
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary | vs National | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physician | $512,730 | +44.9% | 290 |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physician | $467,160 | +81.2% | 210 |
| 3 | Cardiologist | $395,610 | -19.1% | 60 |
| 4 | Internal Medicine Physician | $379,490 | +45.8% | 300 |
| 5 | Psychiatrist | $287,610 | +11.6% | 270 |
| 6 | Chief Executive Officer | $235,360 | +10.7% | 460 |
| 7 | Pediatrician | $218,080 | +1.2% | 180 |
| 8 | Surgeon | $199,990 | -47.0% | — |
| 9 | Engineering Manager | $175,910 | +5.9% | 370 |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $167,270 | +2.7% | 1K |
| 11 | Human Resources Manager | $167,110 | +20.6% | 530 |
| 12 | Financial Manager | $166,940 | +10.7% | 3K |
| 13 | Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $166,390 | -45.8% | 140 |
| 14 | Airline Pilot | $164,880 | -23.1% | 40 |
| 15 | Dentist | $161,560 | -8.1% | 360 |
| 16 | Podiatrist | $159,760 | -10.4% | 50 |
| 17 | Public Relations Manager | $156,080 | +20.6% | 210 |
| 18 | Physicist | $155,150 | +0.9% | — |
| 19 | Sales Manager | $154,970 | +11.2% | 1K |
| 20 | Database Administrator | $140,320 | +5.9% | 160 |
| 21 | Physician Assistant | $139,930 | +2.9% | 810 |
| 22 | Lawyer | $138,960 | +3.2% | 2K |
| 23 | Nurse Practitioner | $135,970 | +1.6% | 1K |
| 24 | Nurse Midwife | $135,180 | +1.8% | 80 |
| 25 | Computer Systems Analyst | $134,630 | +29.3% | 2K |
Healthcare
Emergency Medicine Physician
290 employed
$512,730
+44.9% vs national
Family Medicine Physician
210 employed
$467,160
+81.2% vs national
Cardiologist
60 employed
$395,610
-19.1% vs national
Internal Medicine Physician
300 employed
$379,490
+45.8% vs national
Psychiatrist
270 employed
$287,610
+11.6% vs national
Pediatrician
180 employed
$218,080
+1.2% vs national
Surgeon
$199,990
-47.0% vs national
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
140 employed
$166,390
-45.8% vs national
Dentist
360 employed
$161,560
-8.1% vs national
Podiatrist
50 employed
$159,760
-10.4% vs national
Physician Assistant
810 employed
$139,930
+2.9% vs national
Nurse Practitioner
1K employed
$135,970
+1.6% vs national
Nurse Midwife
80 employed
$135,180
+1.8% vs national
Optometrist
250 employed
$134,520
-1.2% vs national
Pharmacist
2K employed
$128,180
-10.3% vs national
Veterinarian
430 employed
$126,570
+1.3% vs national
Medical and Health Services Manager
3K employed
$119,260
-0.9% vs national
Speech-Language Pathologist
720 employed
$104,000
+13.9% vs national
Registered Nurse
10K employed
$100,640
+7.0% vs national
Occupational Therapist
770 employed
$100,040
+1.3% vs national
Physical Therapist
1K employed
$99,400
-2.2% vs national
Dental Hygienist
770 employed
$86,910
-10.3% vs national
Respiratory Therapist
260 employed
$86,900
+3.6% vs national
Radiologic Technologist
660 employed
$85,330
+5.0% vs national
Licensed Practical Nurse
1K employed
$80,090
+20.0% vs national
Dietitian and Nutritionist
360 employed
$71,300
-3.0% vs national
Mental Health Counselor
2K employed
$65,120
+9.7% vs national
Social Worker
800 employed
$60,990
+6.7% vs national
Dental Assistant
1K employed
$50,150
+2.1% vs national
Medical Assistant
3K employed
$47,190
+5.8% vs national
Rehabilitation Counselor
420 employed
$47,020
-2.3% vs national
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
10K employed
$46,440
+11.1% vs national
Pharmacy Technician
2K employed
$44,380
-2.3% vs national
Home Health and Personal Care Aide
7K employed
$43,680
+25.0% vs national
Management
Chief Executive Officer
460 employed
$235,360
+10.7% vs national
Human Resources Manager
530 employed
$167,110
+20.6% vs national
Public Relations Manager
210 employed
$156,080
+20.6% vs national
Sales Manager
1K employed
$154,970
+11.2% vs national
Purchasing Manager
220 employed
$134,560
-3.8% vs national
Administrative Services Manager
780 employed
$128,980
+13.8% vs national
Industrial Production Manager
940 employed
$124,120
-0.2% vs national
General and Operations Manager
9K employed
$117,380
+8.5% vs national
Training and Development Manager
100 employed
$116,590
-6.6% vs national
Project Management Specialist
4K employed
$104,680
+6.0% vs national
Construction Manager
450 employed
$103,990
-9.0% vs national
Management Analyst
4K employed
$99,640
+1.9% vs national
Property and Real Estate Manager
730 employed
$80,260
+17.3% vs national
Human Resources Specialist
3K employed
$77,560
+6.8% vs national
Engineering
Engineering Manager
370 employed
$175,910
+5.9% vs national
Mechanical Engineer
2K employed
$116,230
+10.3% vs national
Chemical Engineer
50 employed
$111,590
-3.5% vs national
Industrial Engineer
990 employed
$109,350
+2.7% vs national
Environmental Engineer
200 employed
$101,140
-2.8% vs national
Civil Engineer
1K employed
$99,300
+0.2% vs national
Materials Engineer
50 employed
$87,180
-19.9% vs national
Technology
Computer and Information Systems Manager
1K employed
$167,270
+2.7% vs national
Database Administrator
160 employed
$140,320
+5.9% vs national
Computer Systems Analyst
2K employed
$134,630
+29.3% vs national
Computer Network Architect
460 employed
$131,320
+3.9% vs national
Software Developer
5K employed
$130,590
+2.5% vs national
Computer and Information Research Scientist
500 employed
$121,470
-8.7% vs national
Computer Hardware Engineer
390 employed
$119,510
-8.2% vs national
Information Security Analyst
710 employed
$109,420
-6.4% vs national
Web and Digital Interface Designer
240 employed
$105,990
+23.4% vs national
Network Administrator
1K employed
$103,100
+10.0% vs national
Statistician
40 employed
$102,620
+4.1% vs national
Data Scientist
1K employed
$102,440
-4.5% vs national
Software Engineer
830 employed
$102,210
-4.2% vs national
Web Developer
$98,140
+13.7% vs national
Computer Programmer
250 employed
$96,470
+0.5% vs national
Computer Network Support Specialist
620 employed
$82,970
+13.2% vs national
Multimedia Artist and Animator
$80,040
+1.5% vs national
Operations Research Analyst
360 employed
$77,910
-12.7% vs national
Computer User Support Specialist
2K employed
$62,510
+2.9% vs national
Finance
Financial Manager
3K employed
$166,940
+10.7% vs national
Actuary
100 employed
$111,090
-11.0% vs national
Financial Analyst
2K employed
$100,550
+3.5% vs national
Accountant
7K employed
$95,820
+16.0% vs national
Financial Examiner
320 employed
$94,130
+5.4% vs national
Budget Analyst
90 employed
$92,790
+5.0% vs national
Compliance Officer
970 employed
$87,620
+11.0% vs national
Credit Analyst
160 employed
$85,920
+5.3% vs national
Personal Financial Advisor
1K employed
$80,200
-19.1% vs national
Insurance Sales Agent
2K employed
$79,930
+25.9% vs national
Tax Examiner
510 employed
$78,990
-1.8% vs national
Loan Officer
1K employed
$77,250
+1.2% vs national
Skilled Trades
Airline Pilot
40 employed
$164,880
-23.1% vs national
Construction Supervisor
2K employed
$98,590
+18.8% vs national
Plumber
2K employed
$76,470
+11.5% vs national
Electrician
2K employed
$74,090
+6.9% vs national
Construction Laborer
2K employed
$57,240
+16.1% vs national
Automotive Service Technician
3K employed
$51,770
-0.8% vs national
Maintenance and Repair Worker
5K employed
$50,900
+0.5% vs national
Science
Physicist
$155,150
+0.9% vs national
Geoscientist
$121,010
+33.5% vs national
Psychologist
420 employed
$107,490
+10.6% vs national
Medical Scientist
670 employed
$103,370
+12.1% vs national
Chemist
150 employed
$101,660
+10.5% vs national
Environmental Scientist
330 employed
$100,730
+25.8% vs national
Urban and Regional Planner
160 employed
$90,210
+7.6% vs national
Biochemist and Biophysicist
$76,710
-22.7% vs national
Legal
Creative
Commercial and Industrial Designer
190 employed
$101,140
+23.6% vs national
Producer and Director
560 employed
$84,250
+19.1% vs national
Graphic Designer
750 employed
$78,220
+29.1% vs national
Art Director
90 employed
$72,550
-23.6% vs national
Audio and Video Technician
150 employed
$64,070
+18.0% vs national
Interior Designer
550 employed
$58,100
-11.8% vs national
Education
Middle School Teacher
2K employed
$92,760
+35.3% vs national
Secondary School Teacher
5K employed
$92,610
+31.5% vs national
Elementary School Teacher
4K employed
$90,930
+33.4% vs national
Kindergarten Teacher
360 employed
$85,470
+33.2% vs national
Librarian
780 employed
$75,860
+12.4% vs national
School Counselor
1K employed
$75,000
+15.5% vs national
Instructional Coordinator
1K employed
$63,110
-17.2% vs national
Tutor
1K employed
$41,960
-5.9% vs national
Business & Operations
Market Research Analyst
3K employed
$86,240
+18.3% vs national
Purchasing Agent
$86,240
+12.2% vs national
Editor
340 employed
$77,960
+16.9% vs national
Public Relations Specialist
1K employed
$77,540
+11.6% vs national
Logistician
550 employed
$76,180
-8.7% vs national
Training and Development Specialist
1K employed
$75,910
+10.6% vs national
Writer and Author
110 employed
$70,190
-0.7% vs national
Real Estate Sales Agent
$60,310
+2.3% vs national