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Highest paying jobs in Rhode Island after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Rhode Island, emergency medicine physician pays most: $512,730 a year, and a single filer keeps about $319,772 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Rhode Island tax. 1 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Rhode Island paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Rhode Island?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Rhode Island after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Emergency Medicine Physician	$512,730	$319,772
2	Family Medicine Physician	$467,160	$293,952
3	Ophthalmologist	$450,370	$284,439
4	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon	$414,060	$263,866
5	Cardiologist	$395,610	$253,412
6	Internal Medicine Physician	$379,490	$244,278
7	Pathologist	$322,950	$212,243
8	Psychiatrist	$287,610	$192,416
9	Judge and Magistrate	$239,760	$165,116
10	Chief Executive	$235,360	$162,491
11	Other Physician	$228,590	$158,452
12	General Pediatrician	$218,080	$152,181
13	Other Surgeon	$199,990	$139,922
14	Engineering Manager	$175,910	$123,647
15	IT Manager	$167,270	$118,152
16	Human Resources Manager	$167,110	$118,050
17	Financial Manager	$166,940	$117,942
18	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$166,390	$117,592
19	Other Manager	$165,900	$117,280
20	Airline Pilot	$164,880	$116,632
21	General Dentist	$161,560	$114,520
22	Podiatrist	$159,760	$113,375
23	Advertising and Promotions Manager	$157,890	$112,186
24	Public Relations Manager	$156,080	$111,035
25	Fundraising Manager	$155,970	$110,965

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Rhode Island: Anesthesiologist.

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Every job with a median in Rhode Island: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Emergency Medicine Physician	$512,730	$319,772	290
Family Medicine Physician	$467,160	$293,952	210
Ophthalmologist	$450,370	$284,439	180
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon	$414,060	$263,866	–
Cardiologist	$395,610	$253,412	60
Internal Medicine Physician	$379,490	$244,278	300
Pathologist	$322,950	$212,243	–
Psychiatrist	$287,610	$192,416	270
Judge and Magistrate	$239,760	$165,116	120
Chief Executive	$235,360	$162,491	460
Other Physician	$228,590	$158,452	1,180
General Pediatrician	$218,080	$152,181	180
Other Surgeon	$199,990	$139,922	–
Engineering Manager	$175,910	$123,647	370
IT Manager	$167,270	$118,152	1,210
Human Resources Manager	$167,110	$118,050	530
Financial Manager	$166,940	$117,942	2,570
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$166,390	$117,592	140
Other Manager	$165,900	$117,280	790
Airline Pilot	$164,880	$116,632	40
General Dentist	$161,560	$114,520	360
Podiatrist	$159,760	$113,375	50
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$157,890	$112,186	60
Public Relations Manager	$156,080	$111,035	210
Fundraising Manager	$155,970	$110,965	220
Physicist	$155,150	$110,443	–
Sales Manager	$154,970	$110,329	1,120
Sales Engineer	$149,750	$107,009	30
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$149,340	$106,748	50
Database Architect	$140,320	$101,011	160
Physician Assistant	$139,930	$100,763	810
Lawyer	$138,960	$100,146	1,840
Electronics Engineer	$136,360	$98,493	970
Nurse Practitioner	$135,970	$98,245	1,180
Nurse Midwive	$135,180	$97,742	80
Computer Systems Analyst	$134,630	$97,393	1,850
Purchasing Manager	$134,560	$97,348	220
Optometrist	$134,520	$97,323	250
Computer Network Architect	$131,320	$95,287	460
Other Psychologist	$130,960	$95,058	90
Software Developer	$130,590	$94,823	5,070
Natural Sciences Manager	$130,480	$94,753	200
Other Teacher	$130,480	$94,753	410
Administrative Services Manager	$128,980	$93,799	780
Law Professor	$128,490	$93,488	–
Pharmacist	$128,180	$93,290	1,510
Other Social Sciences Professor	$126,630	$92,305	140
Veterinarian	$126,570	$92,266	430
Commercial Diver	$126,320	$92,107	–
Air Traffic Controller	$126,300	$92,095	50
Industrial Production Manager	$124,120	$90,708	940
Funeral Home Manager	$122,150	$89,455	120
Computer Research Scientist	$121,470	$89,016	500
Geoscientist	$121,010	$88,714	–
K-12 Education Administrator	$119,980	$88,039	1,160
Computer Hardware Engineer	$119,510	$87,730	390
Ship Engineer	$119,330	$87,612	50
Health Services Manager	$119,260	$87,566	3,370
Technical Sales Representative	$117,670	$86,523	530
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$117,600	$86,477	450
General and Operations Manager	$117,380	$86,333	9,150
Other Engineer	$117,080	$86,136	380
Training and Development Manager	$116,590	$85,815	100
Mechanical Engineer	$116,230	$85,579	1,560
Chemical Engineer	$111,590	$82,535	50
Other Social Worker	$111,590	$82,535	90
Actuary	$111,090	$82,207	100
Control and Valve Installer	$110,900	$82,082	110
Information Security Analyst	$109,420	$81,111	710
Industrial Engineer	$109,350	$81,065	990
Mathematician	$109,260	$81,006	100
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$107,980	$80,167	30
Clinical Psychologist	$107,490	$79,845	420
Lodging Manager	$106,630	$79,281	110
College Administrator	$106,520	$79,209	1,140
Facilities Manager	$106,510	$79,202	470
Database Administrator	$106,020	$78,881	280
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$105,990	$78,861	240
Architect	$105,160	$78,317	550
MRI Technologist	$105,060	$78,251	140
Project Management Specialist	$104,680	$78,002	3,880
Power Line Installer	$104,620	$77,963	120
Financial Risk Specialist	$104,470	$77,864	450
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$104,460	$77,858	–
Crane and Tower Operator	$104,340	$77,779	–
Cardiovascular Technologist	$104,000	$77,556	260
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$104,000	$77,556	110
Speech-Language Pathologist	$104,000	$77,556	720
Construction Manager	$103,990	$77,549	450
Business Professor	$103,820	$77,438	360
Telecom Line Installer	$103,810	$77,431	490
Health Specialties Professor	$103,780	$77,412	480
Medical Scientist	$103,370	$77,143	670
Network and Systems Administrator	$103,100	$76,965	1,060
Engineering Professor	$102,690	$76,697	–
Statistician	$102,620	$76,651	40
Data Scientist	$102,440	$76,533	1,160
Technical Writer	$102,360	$76,480	150
Biological Science Professor	$102,300	$76,441	250
Other Computer Occupation	$102,210	$76,382	830
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$101,790	$76,106	400
Other Biological Scientist	$101,750	$76,080	100
Occupational Safety Specialist	$101,740	$76,073	200
Chemist	$101,660	$76,021	150
Political Science Professor	$101,320	$75,798	170
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$101,140	$75,680	190
Environmental Engineer	$101,140	$75,680	200
Chemistry Professor	$100,920	$75,535	110
Computer Science Professor	$100,790	$75,450	160
Environmental Scientist	$100,730	$75,411	330
Registered Nurse	$100,640	$75,352	10,090
Financial and Investment Analyst	$100,550	$75,293	1,790
Occupational Therapist	$100,040	$74,958	770
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$99,900	$74,867	40
Management Analyst	$99,640	$74,700	4,100
Physical Therapist	$99,400	$74,545	1,020
Civil Engineer	$99,300	$74,480	1,270
Commercial Pilot	$98,820	$74,171	80
Electrical Engineering Technician	$98,600	$74,029	290
Construction Supervisor	$98,590	$74,022	2,060
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$98,320	$73,846	360
Web Developer	$98,140	$73,729	–
Power Plant Operator	$98,050	$73,670	50
Police Supervisor	$97,690	$73,434	820
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$97,580	$73,362	440
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$97,240	$73,139	50
Computer Programmer	$96,470	$72,635	250
Communications Professor	$95,910	$72,268	110
Accountant and Auditor	$95,820	$72,209	6,570
Mathematical Science Professor	$95,600	$72,065	260
School Psychologist	$94,900	$71,606	210
Health and Safety Engineer	$94,620	$71,423	40
Other Engineering Technician	$94,570	$71,390	380
Psychology Professor	$94,360	$71,253	180
Financial Examiner	$94,130	$71,102	320
Other Education Administrator	$93,980	$71,004	70
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$93,970	$70,997	380
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$93,350	$70,591	–
High School Special Education Teacher	$92,990	$70,355	830
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$92,820	$70,244	380
Budget Analyst	$92,790	$70,224	90
Middle School Teacher	$92,760	$70,205	2,370
High School Teacher	$92,610	$70,106	4,910
Court Reporter	$92,250	$69,871	60
Architecture Professor	$92,010	$69,713	100
Elementary School Teacher	$90,930	$69,006	3,830
Urban and Regional Planner	$90,210	$68,534	160
Other Social Scientist	$89,960	$68,371	110
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$89,320	$67,951	30
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$88,750	$67,578	40
Detective	$88,450	$67,382	360
Other Business Operations Specialist	$88,130	$67,172	2,240
Labor Relations Specialist	$88,030	$67,107	410
Food Scientist and Technologist	$87,970	$67,067	40
Emergency Management Director	$87,690	$66,884	30
Compliance Officer	$87,620	$66,838	970
Materials Engineer	$87,180	$66,550	50
Dental Hygienist	$86,910	$66,373	770
Respiratory Therapist	$86,900	$66,366	260
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$86,520	$66,117	1,150
Other Therapist	$86,400	$66,039	90
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$86,240	$65,934	–
Market Research Analyst	$86,240	$65,934	3,210
Credit Analyst	$85,920	$65,724	160
Kindergarten Teacher	$85,470	$65,430	360
Landscape Architect	$85,420	$65,397	90
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$85,420	$65,397	350
Radiologic Technologist	$85,330	$65,338	660
Firefighting Supervisor	$85,170	$65,233	770
Insurance Underwriter	$84,720	$64,938	250
Occupational Safety Technician	$84,640	$64,886	60
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$84,300	$64,663	1,070
Criminal Justice Professor	$84,270	$64,644	70
Producer and Director	$84,250	$64,631	560
Network Support Specialist	$82,970	$63,792	620
Food Service Manager	$82,850	$63,714	760
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$82,510	$63,491	150
Wholesale Sales Representative	$82,420	$63,432	4,870
Interpreter and Translator	$82,320	$63,366	200
Cost Estimator	$81,990	$63,150	590
Chiropractor	$81,840	$63,052	170
High School Vocational Teacher	$81,820	$63,039	90
Production Supervisor	$81,650	$62,928	2,660
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$81,600	$62,895	30
Services Sales Representative	$81,450	$62,797	–
Other Treating Practitioner	$81,280	$62,685	–
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$80,330	$62,063	300
Property and Real Estate Manager	$80,260	$62,017	730
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor	$80,200	$61,978	40
Personal Financial Advisor	$80,200	$61,978	1,130
Licensed Practical Nurse	$80,090	$61,906	1,290
Other Special Education Teacher	$80,080	$61,899	110
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$80,040	$61,873	–
Education Professor	$80,030	$61,867	190
Chef and Head Cook	$79,930	$61,801	740
Insurance Sales Agent	$79,930	$61,801	1,700
Other Legal Support Worker	$79,350	$61,421	90
Brickmason and Blockmason	$79,280	$61,375	220
English Professor	$79,190	$61,316	540
Other Financial Specialist	$78,990	$61,185	510
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$78,840	$61,087	1,460
Nursing Professor	$78,340	$60,760	260
Graphic Designer	$78,220	$60,681	750
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$78,100	$60,602	50
Editor	$77,960	$60,511	340
Curator	$77,930	$60,491	70
Operations Research Analyst	$77,910	$60,478	360
Tutor	$77,850	$60,439	300
Executive Assistant	$77,820	$60,419	950
Social and Community Service Manager	$77,570	$60,255	1,370
Human Resources Specialist	$77,560	$60,249	3,320
Public Relations Specialist	$77,540	$60,236	1,140
Construction Inspector	$77,420	$60,157	270
Loan Officer	$77,250	$60,046	1,290
Police Officer	$77,230	$60,033	1,940
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$77,150	$59,980	60
Archivist	$76,990	$59,875	40
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$76,860	$59,790	200
Ship Captain and Mate	$76,790	$59,744	250
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$76,710	$59,692	–
Plumber	$76,470	$59,535	1,820
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$76,320	$59,436	240
Logistician	$76,180	$59,345	550
Conservation Scientist	$76,130	$59,312	60
Office Supervisor	$76,030	$59,247	5,090
Training and Development Specialist	$75,910	$59,168	1,130
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$75,900	$59,161	280
Librarian	$75,860	$59,135	780
Clinical Lab Technologist	$75,780	$59,083	1,060
Fundraiser	$75,410	$58,840	1,000
Healthcare Social Worker	$75,390	$58,827	630
Health Education Specialist	$75,360	$58,808	150
School and Career Counselor	$75,000	$58,572	1,340
Massage Therapist	$74,960	$58,546	290
News Reporter and Journalist	$74,570	$58,290	150
Surgical Technologist	$74,130	$58,002	240
Electrician	$74,090	$57,976	2,420
Other Media Worker	$72,830	$57,151	30
Transportation Supervisor	$72,750	$57,098	1,520
Art Director	$72,550	$56,967	90
Auto Body Repairer	$72,490	$56,928	800
Health Information Technologist	$72,120	$56,685	50
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$72,040	$56,633	110
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$71,700	$56,410	240
Transportation Security Screener	$71,510	$56,286	160
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$71,300	$56,148	360
Aircraft Mechanic	$70,720	$55,768	120
Writer and Author	$70,190	$55,421	110
Child and Family Social Worker	$69,870	$55,212	2,450
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$69,870	$55,212	270
Chemical Equipment Operator	$69,630	$55,055	430
Other Science Technician	$69,630	$55,055	210
Mechanical Drafter	$69,290	$54,832	100
Physical Therapist Assistant	$68,640	$54,406	420
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$68,130	$54,072	260
Firefighter	$67,380	$53,581	1,620
HVAC Technician	$67,370	$53,574	1,450
Diesel Mechanic	$67,270	$53,509	350
Telecom Equipment Installer	$66,960	$53,306	150
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$66,710	$53,142	300
Gambling Services Supervisor	$66,660	$53,109	100
Production and Planning Clerk	$65,310	$52,106	960
Vocational Instructor	$65,210	$52,030	310
Mental Health Counselor	$65,120	$51,962	2,170
Sheet Metal Worker	$65,100	$51,947	370
Environmental Science Technician	$64,830	$51,744	90
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$64,770	$51,698	1,070
Eligibility Interviewer	$64,560	$51,540	570
Calibration Technician	$64,390	$51,411	50
Rigger	$64,260	$51,313	160
Audio and Video Technician	$64,070	$51,170	150
Medical Records Specialist	$63,960	$51,087	650
Arbitrator and Mediator	$63,770	$50,943	–
Athletic Trainer	$63,750	$50,928	–
Civil Engineering Technician	$63,650	$50,853	140
Construction Equipment Operator	$63,610	$50,822	970
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$63,610	$50,822	1,220
Paramedic	$63,550	$50,777	160
Housekeeping Supervisor	$63,520	$50,754	800
Other Social Service Specialist	$63,510	$50,747	250
Tool and Die Maker	$63,430	$50,687	260
Upholsterer	$63,360	$50,634	30
Stationary Engineer	$63,330	$50,611	60
Title Examiner	$63,300	$50,588	120
Etcher and Engraver	$63,250	$50,551	30
Instructional Coordinator	$63,110	$50,445	1,240
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$63,060	$50,407	240
Paving Equipment Operator	$63,060	$50,407	160
Legal Secretary	$63,020	$50,377	390
Medical Equipment Repairer	$63,010	$50,369	150
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$62,950	$50,324	250
Surveyor	$62,670	$50,113	150
CNC Programmer	$62,640	$50,090	70
IT Support Specialist	$62,510	$49,992	1,780
Stonemason	$62,510	$49,992	–
Brokerage Clerk	$62,400	$49,909	450
Vending Machine Repairer	$62,350	$49,871	70
Surgical Assistant	$61,900	$49,531	–
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$61,820	$49,471	420
Chemical Technician	$61,680	$49,365	190
Court and Municipal Clerk	$61,670	$49,358	660
Glazier	$61,650	$49,343	150
Roofer	$61,630	$49,328	360
Postal Service Clerk	$61,570	$49,282	250
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$61,350	$49,116	430
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$61,040	$48,882	110
Mental Health Social Worker	$60,990	$48,844	800
Carpenter	$60,840	$48,731	2,580
Personal Service Supervisor	$60,680	$48,610	460
Other Professor	$60,390	$48,391	770
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$60,320	$48,338	110
Cargo and Freight Agent	$60,310	$48,331	140
Embalmer	$60,310	$48,331	40
Real Estate Sales Agent	$60,310	$48,331	–
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$60,190	$48,240	3,620
Landscaping Supervisor	$59,940	$48,052	730
Event Planner	$59,910	$48,029	890
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$59,890	$48,014	180
Travel Agent	$59,790	$47,938	250
Clergy	$59,660	$47,840	230
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$59,590	$47,787	50
Postal Mail Sorter	$59,490	$47,712	600
Industrial Engineering Technician	$59,420	$47,659	170
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$59,370	$47,621	410
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$59,310	$47,576	120
School Bus Driver	$58,700	$47,115	1,800
Retail Sales Supervisor	$58,570	$47,017	3,880
Credit Counselor	$58,480	$46,949	130
Motorboat Mechanic	$58,470	$46,942	400
Other Information and Record Clerk	$58,470	$46,942	140
Other Office Support Worker	$58,470	$46,942	70
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$58,310	$46,821	370
Interior Designer	$58,100	$46,662	550
Other Financial Clerk	$58,040	$46,617	90
Highway Maintenance Worker	$57,950	$46,549	620
Other Health Technician	$57,800	$46,436	530
Machinist	$57,760	$46,406	860
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$57,690	$46,353	–
Tax Preparer	$57,680	$46,345	–
CNC Machine Operator	$57,390	$46,126	540
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$57,360	$46,104	80
Construction Laborer	$57,240	$46,013	2,110
Utilities Meter Reader	$56,830	$45,704	40
Human Resources Assistant	$56,370	$45,356	150
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$56,250	$45,266	2,070
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$55,970	$45,054	470
Metal and Plastic Model Maker	$55,560	$44,745	40
Museum Technician and Conservator	$55,470	$44,677	70
Mortician and Funeral Director	$55,420	$44,639	40
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$55,290	$44,541	390
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$55,110	$44,405	90
Animal Control Worker	$55,060	$44,367	70
Quality Control Inspector	$54,940	$44,277	1,790
Concierge	$54,850	$44,209	–
Other Protective Service Worker	$54,630	$44,043	60
Private Detective and Investigator	$54,620	$44,035	60
Procurement Clerk	$53,980	$43,552	210
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$53,770	$43,393	60
Coach and Scout	$53,630	$43,288	1,170
Funeral Attendant	$53,580	$43,250	190
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$53,280	$43,023	4,570
Community Health Worker	$53,100	$42,887	520
Billing and Posting Clerk	$52,910	$42,744	980
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$52,800	$42,661	80
Small Engine Mechanic	$52,160	$42,178	100
Administrative Assistant	$52,140	$42,163	5,200
Bill and Account Collector	$52,000	$42,057	370
Auto Mechanic	$51,770	$41,883	2,530
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$51,630	$41,778	130
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$51,560	$41,725	650
Medical Equipment Preparer	$51,460	$41,649	190
Social Science Research Assistant	$51,420	$41,619	220
Emergency Medical Technician	$51,290	$41,521	430
Mechanical Door Repairer	$51,160	$41,423	–
Psychiatric Aide	$51,100	$41,377	130
Security Supervisor	$51,090	$41,370	250
General Maintenance Worker	$50,900	$41,226	4,500
Welder	$50,580	$40,985	2,300
Carpenter Helper	$50,300	$40,773	–
Home Appliance Repairer	$50,170	$40,675	60
Dental Assistant	$50,150	$40,660	1,050
Welding Machine Operator	$50,040	$40,577	160
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$49,850	$40,434	470
Camera Operator	$49,790	$40,388	50
Interviewer	$49,780	$40,381	370
Veterinary Assistant	$49,770	$40,373	380
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$49,700	$40,320	70
Broadcast Technician	$49,580	$40,230	110
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$49,420	$40,109	50
Order Clerk	$49,410	$40,101	170
Dispatcher	$49,320	$40,033	530
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$49,260	$39,988	170
Tile and Stone Setter	$49,170	$39,920	–
Medical Appliance Technician	$49,100	$39,867	–
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$48,860	$39,686	210
Jeweler	$48,800	$39,641	540
Library Technician	$48,740	$39,596	160
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$48,710	$39,573	240
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$48,610	$39,497	70
Psychiatric Technician	$48,520	$39,429	990
Food Service Supervisor	$48,400	$39,339	3,320
Pesticide Applicator	$48,360	$39,309	100
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$48,170	$39,165	470
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$48,100	$39,112	50
Advertising Sales Agent	$48,040	$39,067	340
General Office Clerk	$47,830	$38,909	7,700
Social and Human Service Assistant	$47,720	$38,825	2,290
Mixing Machine Operator	$47,610	$38,742	190
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$47,610	$38,742	–
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$47,600	$38,735	50
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$47,600	$38,735	290
Customer Service Representative	$47,550	$38,697	7,890
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$47,440	$38,614	70
Dispensing Optician	$47,400	$38,584	350
Medical Assistant	$47,190	$38,425	3,210
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$47,110	$38,365	440
Word Processor and Typist	$47,040	$38,312	120
Rehabilitation Counselor	$47,020	$38,297	420
Medical Secretary	$46,860	$38,176	2,350
Separating Machine Operator	$46,710	$38,063	140
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$46,670	$38,033	330
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$46,570	$37,957	1,190
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$46,500	$37,904	410
Fence Erector	$46,450	$37,867	–
Nursing Assistant	$46,440	$37,859	10,220
Phlebotomist	$46,380	$37,814	970
Counter and Rental Clerk	$46,360	$37,799	840
Short Order Cook	$46,250	$37,716	–
Tire Repairer and Changer	$46,240	$37,708	190
Recreation Supervisor	$46,080	$37,587	360
Cutting Machine Operator	$45,950	$37,489	210
Prepress Technician and Worker	$45,930	$37,474	–
Textile Dyeing Machine Operator	$45,930	$37,474	210
Woodworking Machine Operator	$45,880	$37,436	100
Light Truck Driver	$45,660	$37,270	3,110
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$45,640	$37,255	990
Substitute Teacher	$45,590	$37,217	1,910
Office Machine Operator	$45,560	$37,195	70
Biological Technician	$45,530	$37,172	140
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$45,520	$37,164	2,420
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$45,420	$37,089	210
Printing Press Operator	$45,380	$37,059	510
Dental Laboratory Technician	$45,320	$37,013	–
Veterinary Technician	$45,310	$37,006	530
Teller	$45,300	$36,998	830
Residential Advisor	$45,280	$36,983	460
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$45,240	$36,953	140
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$45,210	$36,930	260
Model	$45,060	$36,817	–
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$45,050	$36,810	40
Pest Control Worker	$45,030	$36,795	270
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$45,010	$36,779	780
Data Entry Keyer	$44,980	$36,757	270
Religious Education Director	$44,770	$36,598	120
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$44,730	$36,568	4,040
Production Helper	$44,720	$36,560	210
Pharmacy Technician	$44,380	$36,304	1,540
Skincare Specialist	$43,880	$35,926	120
Home Health Aide	$43,680	$35,775	7,490
Grinding Machine Operator	$43,650	$35,753	140
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$42,620	$34,975	4,270
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$42,530	$34,907	50
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$42,020	$34,522	430
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$41,960	$34,477	1,400
Other Transportation Worker	$41,820	$34,371	30
Automotive Service Attendant	$41,690	$34,273	120
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$41,690	$34,273	6,760
Other Textile Worker	$41,670	$34,258	60
Construction Painter	$41,590	$34,197	1,160
Locker Room Attendant	$41,250	$33,941	70
Miscellaneous Assembler	$40,590	$33,442	2,790
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$40,300	$33,223	–
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$40,000	$32,997	30
Switchboard Operator	$39,850	$32,884	130
Orderly	$39,830	$32,869	210
Dietetic Technician	$39,400	$32,544	50
Food Batchmaker	$39,250	$32,431	310
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$39,230	$32,416	80
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$38,760	$32,061	250
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$38,720	$32,030	680
Sewing Machine Operator	$38,670	$31,993	270
Plating Machine Operator	$38,580	$31,925	450
Mail Clerk	$38,330	$31,736	310
Packaging Machine Operator	$38,330	$31,736	1,100
Tour and Travel Guide	$38,310	$31,721	210
Baker	$38,140	$31,593	560
Pharmacy Aide	$38,020	$31,502	–
Hotel Desk Clerk	$37,840	$31,366	530
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$37,740	$31,291	320
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$37,610	$31,192	–
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$37,570	$31,162	280
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$37,550	$31,147	820
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$37,540	$31,140	230
Maid and Housekeeper	$37,540	$31,140	2,710
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$37,400	$31,034	240
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$37,340	$30,989	780
Janitor	$37,310	$30,966	7,270
Photographer	$37,300	$30,958	220
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$37,230	$30,906	650
Teaching Assistant	$37,220	$30,898	5,200
Animal Caretaker	$37,120	$30,822	1,020
Childcare Worker	$36,940	$30,687	1,800
Security Guard	$36,940	$30,687	3,160
Preschool Teacher	$36,830	$30,604	1,890
Courier and Messenger	$36,810	$30,588	160
Hand Packer and Packager	$36,730	$30,528	1,830
Library Assistant	$36,610	$30,437	510
Restaurant Cook	$36,510	$30,362	6,950
Stocker and Order Filler	$36,470	$30,332	6,660
Parts Salesperson	$36,450	$30,317	920
Floral Designer	$36,420	$30,294	310
Bartender	$36,410	$30,286	3,170
Bicycle Repairer	$36,400	$30,279	100
File Clerk	$36,400	$30,279	–
Garment Presser	$36,390	$30,271	170
Recreation Worker	$36,340	$30,234	770
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$36,300	$30,203	790
Other Production Worker	$36,130	$30,075	420
School Bus Monitor	$35,910	$29,909	–
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$35,770	$29,803	370
Food Preparation Worker	$35,470	$29,577	2,830
Waiter and Waitress	$35,420	$29,539	10,160
Fast Food Cook	$35,230	$29,396	1,210
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$34,910	$29,154	–
Barber	$34,900	$29,146	–
Cashier	$34,860	$29,116	9,260
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$34,860	$29,116	1,020
Retail Salesperson	$34,860	$29,116	12,830
Medical Transcriptionist	$34,790	$29,063	80
Other Food Processing Worker	$34,770	$29,048	160
Parking Attendant	$34,390	$28,761	520
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$34,300	$28,693	40
Driver/Sales Worker	$34,230	$28,641	1,260
Usher and Ticket Taker	$34,040	$28,497	340
Dishwasher	$33,960	$28,437	2,790
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$32,770	$27,538	–
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$31,490	$26,572	13,310
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$31,400	$26,504	–
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$31,220	$26,368	760
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$31,200	$26,353	2,880
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$31,200	$26,353	–
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$31,200	$26,353	1,470
Other Food Service Worker	$31,200	$26,353	–
Physical Therapist Aide	$31,200	$26,353	280

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Rhode Island median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Rhode Island paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Rhode Island

What is the highest-paying job in Rhode Island?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 1 job in Rhode Island, such as anesthesiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, emergency medicine physician pays most: $512,730, or $319,772 after tax.

What is the most common job in Rhode Island?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 13,310 people in Rhode Island, with a median of $31,490.

How much do you take home on the median Rhode Island salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Rhode Island is $56,780 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $45,666 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Rhode Island tax.

Which job pays more in Rhode Island than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Rhode Island, middle school teacher pays furthest above its US median: $92,760 here, 44% more than the national $64,370.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Rhode Island. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.