Lawyers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $268,330 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Providence earn between $104,480 and $195,080.
- $80K10th
- $104K25th
- $133KMedian
- $195K75th
- $268K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $157,320 | $13,110 | $75.63 |
| Median | $133,000 | $11,083 | $63.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $104,480 | $8,707 | $50.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $195,080 | $16,257 | $93.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Lawyers in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($159,690) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $157,320 | $133,000 | $80,200 | $268,330 | 2,380 |
| Rhode Island | $159,690 | $138,960 | $80,710 | $268,270 | 1,840 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $157,320, a single filer in Providence takes home about $112,923 a year, or $9,410 a month and $4,343 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $112,923 | $9,410 |
| Working in MA | $111,248 | $9,271 |
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.
Is Providence a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $157,320 buys what about $154,579 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$155,810
- Worcester, MA$152,380
- Boston, MA$215,680
- Barnstable, MA$135,000
- Hartford, CT$170,110
- Springfield, MA$141,510
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Providence: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Providence?
$75.63 an hour on average, and $63.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $104,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Providence?
About $112,923 a year ($9,410 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $157,320. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do lawyers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
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. SOC code 23-1011; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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