Lawyers pay in Providence-Warwick
In Providence-Warwick (RI), the median pay for lawyers is $63.94 an hour ($133,000 a year). About 2,380 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). It is 4% lower than the Rhode Island median ($138,960).
Pay range for lawyers in Providence-Warwick (RI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.56 | $80,200 |
| 25% of workers | $50.23 | $104,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.94 | $133,000 |
| 75% of workers | $93.79 | $195,080 |
| 90% of workers | $129.01 | $268,330 |
Lawyers pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick (this page) | $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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