SOC 43-5111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping — Rhode Island
Rhode Island · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Rhode Island is $40,300 a year, trailing the national median of $46,380 by 13.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Rhode Island is $40,300 a year, trailing the national median of $46,380 by 13.1%. Half of workers earn between $37,970 and $45,710. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,950 and the ninetieth at $48,940.
Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, Rhode Island ranks 46th by median wage. Providence leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $40,300. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 473rd of 545 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,950 | −18.2% |
| 25th | $37,970 | −18.1% |
| Median (50th) | $40,300 | −13.1% |
| 75th | $45,710 | −1.4% |
| 90th | $48,940 | +5.5% |
| Mean | $42,780 | −7.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Rhode Island
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence | $40,300 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rhode Island run 2.3% above the national average, so the median of $40,300 buys what $39,394 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,394US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,300 a year, 13.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,950 to $48,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 46th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Providence, at $40,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping in Rhode Island?
The median annual wage is $40,300, or $19.37 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,380, so pay in Rhode Island is 13.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Rhode Island earns more than $48,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,950 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Providence, at $40,300 per year.
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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