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Average salary by job family in Providence
| Management | $143,070 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $111,820 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $110,420 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $109,880 |
| Legal | $109,190 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $96,160 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $94,940 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $72,520 |
| Construction and Extraction | $72,320 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $71,710 |
| Community and Social Service | $66,030 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,640 |
| Protective Service | $62,680 |
| Sales and Related | $55,160 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $53,980 |
| Production | $52,890 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $47,510 |
| Healthcare Support | $45,750 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $44,310 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,450 |
| Personal Care and Service | $43,160 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $39,680 |
Highest-paying jobs in Providence
- Cardiologists$420,290
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$405,870
- Radiologists$370,800
- Family Medicine Physicians$352,130
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$339,780
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$331,560
- Chief Executives$330,190
- Surgeons, All Other$325,600
- Physicians, Pathologists$312,220
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$297,010
Most common jobs in Providence and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 21,530 | $34,070 | $33,700 |
| Retail Salespersons | 20,910 | $37,760 | $35,230 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 15,670 | $42,200 | $40,890 |
| Registered Nurses | 15,180 | $102,040 | $99,880 |
| Cashiers | 14,440 | $35,990 | $34,540 |
| General and Operations Managers | 14,110 | $136,300 | $110,360 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 13,600 | $42,400 | $35,750 |
| Nursing Assistants | 13,030 | $46,020 | $46,330 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,020 | $38,950 | $36,640 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10,900 | $43,210 | $40,370 |
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Cost of living in Providence
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 101.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $69,290 therefore buys what $68,083 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $524,867, 6.1 times the median household income of $85,646.
$524,867typical home value
$85,646median household income
101.8BEA price parity
1,673,807metro population
Take-home pay in Providence
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $38,800 | $32,518 | $2,710 |
| Median wage | $53,680 | $43,916 | $3,660 |
| Average wage | $69,290 | $55,594 | $4,633 |
| 75th percentile wage | $81,840 | $63,952 | $5,329 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Salaries for every job in Providence
Management34 jobs
- Chief Executives$330K
- Financial Managers$182K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$181K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$178K
- Human Resources Managers$175K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$175K
- Managers, All Other$167K
- Sales Managers$164K
- Public Relations Managers$157K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$156K
- Fundraising Managers$156K
- Natural Sciences Managers$152K
- Purchasing Managers$150K
- Industrial Production Managers$138K
- Training and Development Managers$137K
- General and Operations Managers$136K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$135K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$132K
- Administrative Services Managers$130K
- Construction Managers$127K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$124K
- Facilities Managers$119K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$117K
- Funeral Home Managers$109K
- Emergency Management Directors$107K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$103K
- Lodging Managers$96K
- Education Administrators, All Other$95K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$92K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$88K
- Social and Community Service Managers$85K
- Food Service Managers$84K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$84K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$61K
Computer and Mathematical20 jobs
- Database Architects$147K
- Computer Network Architects$137K
- Software Developers$131K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$128K
- Actuaries$124K
- Information Security Analysts$123K
- Computer Systems Analysts$123K
- Mathematicians$115K
- Data Scientists$111K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$111K
- Computer Programmers$108K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$107K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$105K
- Database Administrators$104K
- Web Developers$102K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$101K
- Statisticians$98K
- Operations Research Analysts$90K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$90K
- Computer User Support Specialists$66K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical55 jobs
- Cardiologists$420K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$406K
- Radiologists$371K
- Family Medicine Physicians$352K
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$340K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$332K
- Surgeons, All Other$326K
- Physicians, Pathologists$312K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$297K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$266K
- Psychiatrists$261K
- Physicians, All Other$240K
- Pediatricians, General$214K
- Dentists, General$186K
- Podiatrists$163K
- Optometrists$146K
- Physician Assistants$143K
- Nurse Practitioners$141K
- Veterinarians$138K
- Nurse Midwives$136K
- Pharmacists$124K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$110K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$105K
- Physical Therapists$103K
- Registered Nurses$102K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$101K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$100K
- Occupational Therapists$98K
- Chiropractors$95K
- Dental Hygienists$91K
- Respiratory Therapists$91K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$91K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$90K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$90K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$89K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$87K
- Therapists, All Other$86K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$77K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$76K
- Surgical Technologists$76K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$75K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Athletic Trainers$68K
- Paramedics$67K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$65K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$62K
- Medical Records Specialists$61K
- Surgical Assistants$59K
- Opticians, Dispensing$56K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$50K
- Psychiatric Technicians$50K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$49K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
- Dietetic Technicians$40K
Architecture and Engineering25 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$137K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$129K
- Engineers, All Other$126K
- Electrical Engineers$126K
- Mechanical Engineers$120K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$120K
- Chemical Engineers$114K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$114K
- Industrial Engineers$112K
- Civil Engineers$109K
- Materials Engineers$109K
- Environmental Engineers$108K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$92K
- Landscape Architects$82K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Surveyors$73K
- Mechanical Drafters$72K
- Drafters, All Other$72K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$72K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$68K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
Legal6 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science28 jobs
- Physicists$172K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$149K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$122K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$119K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$116K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$112K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$110K
- Psychologists, All Other$108K
- Chemists$107K
- Epidemiologists$105K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$103K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$102K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$96K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$95K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$95K
- School Psychologists$93K
- Urban and Regional Planners$89K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$88K
- Conservation Scientists$88K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$82K
- Life Scientists, All Other$78K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$74K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$68K
- Social Science Research Assistants$65K
- Chemical Technicians$63K
- Biological Technicians$59K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$56K
- Food Science Technicians$48K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Management Analysts$115K
- Financial Risk Specialists$114K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$114K
- Project Management Specialists$111K
- Personal Financial Advisors$110K
- Financial Examiners$103K
- Accountants and Auditors$99K
- Insurance Underwriters$97K
- Labor Relations Specialists$97K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$94K
- Budget Analysts$94K
- Compliance Officers$92K
- Cost Estimators$92K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$91K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$90K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$89K
- Credit Analysts$89K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$87K
- Loan Officers$86K
- Logisticians$86K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$84K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$84K
- Training and Development Specialists$83K
- Human Resources Specialists$82K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$82K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$80K
- Fundraisers$79K
- Credit Counselors$63K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$63K
- Tax Preparers$56K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media24 jobs
- Art Directors$104K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$98K
- Film and Video Editors$98K
- Technical Writers$96K
- Music Directors and Composers$95K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$85K
- Producers and Directors$85K
- Public Relations Specialists$84K
- Writers and Authors$83K
- Interpreters and Translators$80K
- Editors$75K
- Graphic Designers$75K
- Fashion Designers$73K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$72K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$68K
- Audio and Video Technicians$68K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$67K
- Interior Designers$67K
- Coaches and Scouts$65K
- Broadcast Technicians$55K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$54K
- Photographers$52K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45K
- Floral Designers$40K
Construction and Extraction32 jobs
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$96K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$88K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$84K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$82K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$75K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$73K
- Electricians$73K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$73K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$70K
- Carpenters$69K
- Glaziers$69K
- Pipelayers$66K
- Sheet Metal Workers$66K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$65K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$65K
- Roofers$64K
- Stonemasons$64K
- Construction Laborers$63K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$61K
- Tile and Stone Setters$59K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$58K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$58K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$55K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$53K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$51K
- Helpers--Carpenters$50K
- Fence Erectors$50K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$50K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44K
- Helpers--Electricians$43K
Educational Instruction and Library52 jobs
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$173K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$135K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$126K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$124K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$119K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$117K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$93K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$89K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$85K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$84K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$82K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$82K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82K
- Archivists$82K
- Curators$80K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$79K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$77K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$74K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Instructional Coordinators$70K
- Tutors$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$68K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$64K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$63K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$50K
- Library Technicians$50K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$48K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$47K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$105K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$78K
- Healthcare Social Workers$74K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$72K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72K
- Health Education Specialists$70K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$66K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$65K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64K
- Clergy$60K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$57K
- Community Health Workers$56K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$47K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair36 jobs
- Commercial Divers$118K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$106K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$103K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$96K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$73K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$72K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$71K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$71K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$68K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$68K
- Riggers$67K
- Millwrights$67K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$66K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$63K
- Home Appliance Repairers$62K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$62K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$61K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$61K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$60K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$58K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$57K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$57K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$55K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$53K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$52K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$46K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$42K
- Bicycle Repairers$40K
Protective Service17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$84K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$78K
- Transportation Security Screeners$68K
- Firefighters$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$60K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$59K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$56K
- Animal Control Workers$55K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$46K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$43K
- Security Guards$41K
- School Bus Monitors$37K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$116K
- Real Estate Brokers$114K
- Sales Engineers$113K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$106K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$93K
- Insurance Sales Agents$92K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$84K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$65K
- Advertising Sales Agents$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$60K
- Travel Agents$58K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$55K
- Models$55K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$53K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- Telemarketers$44K
- Parts Salespersons$43K
- Retail Salespersons$38K
- Cashiers$36K
Office and Administrative Support46 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$66K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$62K
- Brokerage Clerks$62K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$62K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$60K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$58K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$58K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$58K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56K
- Bill and Account Collectors$56K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$53K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$53K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$52K
- Order Clerks$51K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$50K
- Word Processors and Typists$50K
- Office Clerks, General$49K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$49K
- Customer Service Representatives$49K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47K
- Tellers$46K
- Data Entry Keyers$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$44K
- File Clerks$43K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$43K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$42K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$42K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$39K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38K
Production70 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$131K
- Power Plant Operators$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$72K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$68K
- Tool and Die Makers$66K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$65K
- Machinists$61K
- Furniture Finishers$61K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59K
- Upholsterers$59K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$56K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$56K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$54K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$54K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$53K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Etchers and Engravers$52K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$52K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$50K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$50K
- Printing Press Operators$50K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$50K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$49K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$48K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$46K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$45K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$44K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$43K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$41K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$41K
- Sewing Machine Operators$41K
- Bakers$40K
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Food Batchmakers$38K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$38K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$36K
Transportation and Material Moving29 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$185K
- Commercial Pilots$133K
- Air Traffic Controllers$120K
- Ship Engineers$118K
- Crane and Tower Operators$89K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$84K
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$71K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Transportation Inspectors$59K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$58K
- Bus Drivers, School$57K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$55K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$54K
- Light Truck Drivers$49K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$48K
- Motorboat Operators$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$43K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$40K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Parking Attendants$36K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Massage Therapists$73K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$69K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$67K
- Dental Assistants$52K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$51K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Psychiatric Aides$49K
- Phlebotomists$48K
- Medical Assistants$47K
- Nursing Assistants$46K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$42K
- Medical Transcriptionists$41K
- Orderlies$41K
- Pharmacy Aides$38K
- Physical Therapist Aides$35K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$62K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$61K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$52K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$48K
- Pest Control Workers$48K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$46K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$41K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Personal Care and Service21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$69K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$69K
- Embalmers$60K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$55K
- Residential Advisors$51K
- Concierges$49K
- Skincare Specialists$47K
- Funeral Attendants$47K
- Tour and Travel Guides$46K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$43K
- Barbers$42K
- Animal Caretakers$42K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$40K
- Recreation Workers$39K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$39K
- Childcare Workers$38K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$36K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$52K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46K
- Bartenders$45K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$43K
- Waiters and Waitresses$42K
- Cooks, Short Order$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$41K
- Food Preparation Workers$38K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35K
- Dishwashers$35K
- Cooks, Fast Food$34K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34K
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Salary in Providence: questions
What is a good salary in Providence?
Half of all workers in the Providence metro earn less than $53,680 and the average is $69,290. Earning more than $81,840 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Providence to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $71,007, because prices here are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Providence?
Cardiologists ($420,290), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($405,870), Radiologists ($370,800).
What is the average salary in Warwick?
Warwick is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, where the average salary is $69,290 a year and the median $53,680. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Warwick, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300), all occupations and 600 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
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