May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Providence
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
601 occupations
Across 601 occupations with published wages in Providence, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $476,890 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Providence
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 21,530 | $33,700 |
| Retail Salespersons | 20,910 | $35,230 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 15,670 | $40,890 |
| Registered Nurses | 15,180 | $99,880 |
| Cashiers | 14,440 | $34,540 |
| General and Operations Managers | 14,110 | $110,360 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 13,600 | $35,750 |
| Nursing Assistants | 13,030 | $46,330 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,020 | $36,640 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10,900 | $40,370 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Aides | $31,200 | 320 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 3,530 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $31,200 | — |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $31,200 | 2,120 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,400 | — |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $32,360 | 1,150 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $33,460 | — |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,700 | 21,530 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $33,780 | 440 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $34,230 | 3,560 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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