Rhode Island has a state income tax rate of up to 5.99%. The highest paying profession in Rhode Island is Surgeon at $398,000/year. Select any profession below for a full city, experience and take-home pay breakdown.
The table below shows median annual salaries for 50+ professions in Rhode Island, ranked from highest to lowest. All figures are sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 release, refreshed for 2026. Click any profession for a full breakdown including city-level data, experience levels and a take-home pay calculator.
| Profession | Category | Annual Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | Healthcare | $398,000 | $191.35 |
| Pilot | Transport | $225,600 | $108.46 |
| Software Developer | Technology | $149,450 | $71.85 |
| Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $146,900 | $70.62 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $140,100 | $67.36 |
| Financial Advisor | Finance | $112,550 | $54.11 |
| Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $110,400 | $53.08 |
| Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $108,950 | $52.38 |
| Network Administrator | Technology | $104,900 | $50.43 |
| Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $92,000 | $44.23 |
| Accountant | Finance | $90,250 | $43.39 |
| Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $87,700 | $42.16 |
| Respiratory Therapist | Healthcare | $78,750 | $37.86 |
| Police Officer | Public Safety | $78,150 | $37.57 |
| Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | $77,850 | $37.43 |
| Plumber | Trades | $71,800 | $34.52 |
| School Counselor | Education | $71,650 | $34.45 |
| Teacher | Education | $69,850 | $33.58 |
| Electrician | Trades | $69,600 | $33.46 |
| Librarian | Education | $69,150 | $33.25 |
| Court Reporter | Legal | $69,000 | $33.17 |
| Paralegal | Legal | $66,900 | $32.16 |
| HVAC Technician | Trades | $64,750 | $31.13 |
| Real Estate Agent | Business | $64,000 | $30.77 |
| Firefighter | Public Safety | $63,650 | $30.60 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Trades | $63,550 | $30.55 |
| Truck Driver | Transport | $61,400 | $29.52 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Healthcare | $61,250 | $29.45 |
| Carpenter | Trades | $60,400 | $29.04 |
| Correctional Officer | Public Safety | $59,750 | $28.73 |
| Social Worker | Social Services | $58,500 | $28.12 |
| Mason | Trades | $56,950 | $27.38 |
| Roofer | Trades | $56,550 | $27.19 |
| Paramedic | Public Safety | $56,350 | $27.09 |
| Solar Installer | Trades | $54,100 | $26.01 |
| Bookkeeper | Business | $53,450 | $25.70 |
| Welder | Trades | $53,100 | $25.53 |
| Dispatcher | Transport | $53,000 | $25.48 |
| Painter | Trades | $52,950 | $25.46 |
| Bus Driver | Transport | $51,700 | $24.86 |
| Delivery Driver | Transport | $48,350 | $23.25 |
| Dental Assistant | Healthcare | $48,350 | $23.25 |
| Medical Assistant | Healthcare | $46,000 | $22.12 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Healthcare | $45,550 | $21.90 |
| Veterinary Technician | Healthcare | $43,900 | $21.11 |
| EMT | Public Safety | $43,850 | $21.08 |
| Cosmetologist | Personal Services | $37,750 | $18.15 |
| Teaching Assistant | Education | $35,550 | $17.09 |