Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Rhode Island
545 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Rhode Island belongs to Physical Therapist Aides, at $31,200 per year. The highest is $512,730.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Therapist Aides | $31,200 | 280 | |
| 2 | Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $31,200 | — | |
| 3 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 2,880 | |
| 4 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $31,200 | — | |
| 5 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $31,200 | 1,470 | |
| 6 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,220 | 760 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,400 | — | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,490 | 13,310 | |
| 9 | Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $32,770 | — | |
| 10 | Dishwashers | $33,960 | 2,790 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $512,730 | 290 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $467,160 | 210 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $450,370 | 180 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $414,060 | — |
| Cardiologists | $395,610 | 60 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $379,490 | 300 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $322,950 | — |
| Psychiatrists | $287,610 | 270 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $239,760 | 120 |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 80 |
| Chief Executives | $235,360 | 460 |
| Physicians, All Other | $228,590 | 1,180 |
| Pediatricians, General | $218,080 | 180 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $199,990 | — |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $175,910 | 370 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,270 | 1,210 |
| Human Resources Managers | $167,110 | 530 |
| Financial Managers | $166,940 | 2,570 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $166,390 | 140 |
| Managers, All Other | $165,900 | 790 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $164,880 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $161,560 | 360 |
| Podiatrists | $159,760 | 50 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $157,890 | 60 |
| Public Relations Managers | $156,080 | 210 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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