How much does an area make in Providence?
$104,500a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $50.22 an hour or $8,705 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.22
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,790Median: $104,500Highest 10%: $217,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,790 | $29.23 | |
| 25th | $79,800 | $38.37 | |
| Median | $104,500 | $50.22 | |
| 75th | $131,300 | $63.13 | |
| 90th | $217,100 | $104.35 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for areas.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Law Teacher | $128,500 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $128,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $126,600 |
| History Teacher | $107,000 |
| Business Teacher | $104,600 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $103,800 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $102,700 |
| Political Science Teacher | $101,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $50.22 ($104,500 a year).
Do areas make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $104,500 against $85,020 nationally, 23% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $104,500, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for area pay?
7 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $217,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.