Average Salary in Rhode Island

State of United States · Data verified 2025-01-01

Minimum wage

$16 /hr

Average salary $4,700 /mo

+ 121% vs United States national rate #7 of 56 state Since 2026-01-01

With a population of 1.1 million, Rhode Island is a state of United States whose economy centers on healthcare and education. Its minimum wage of $16 per hour is 121% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $4,700 per month. Key economic outputs include waste and scrap metals, jewelry, machinery. The median household income is $78,984 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #7 of 56; state
vs National: +121%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $33,280; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2019: +52%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $16
Monthly: $2,773.28 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $33,280 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Rhode Island minimum wage of $16.00/hr effective January 1, 2026 under 2021 law (Governor McKee). Tipped wage remains at $3.89.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $33,280 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.