Lawyers pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for lawyers is $66.81 an hour ($138,960 a year). About 1,840 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Rhode Island ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.80 | $80,710 |
| 25% of workers | $52.02 | $108,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.81 | $138,960 |
| 75% of workers | $96.21 | $200,130 |
| 90% of workers | $128.98 | $268,270 |
Lawyers pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $133,000 | 2,380 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $86,520 |
| Compliance Officers | $87,620 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $78,990 |
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