How much does a lawyer make in Providence?
$133,000a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $63.94 an hour or $11,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.94
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 2,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,200Median: $133,000Highest 10%: $268,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,200 | $38.56 | |
| 25th | $104,500 | $50.23 | |
| Median | $133,000 | $63.94 | |
| 75th | $195,100 | $93.79 | |
| 90th | $268,300 | $129.00 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $229,800 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $139,200 |
| Legal Support Worker | $78,730 |
| Title Examiner | $63,500 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $57,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $63.94 ($133,000 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $133,000 against $159,700 nationally, 17% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $139,000, so Providence pays 4% less.
Where does Providence rank for lawyer pay?
92 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $268,300 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.