How much does a lawyer make in Rhode Island?
$139,000a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Rhode Island. That is $66.81 an hour or $11,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.81
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,710Median: $139,000Highest 10%: $268,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,710 | $38.80 | |
| 25th | $108,200 | $52.02 | |
| Median | $139,000 | $66.81 | |
| 75th | $200,100 | $96.22 | |
| 90th | $268,300 | $128.98 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $133,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 15. Nevada | $150,500 |
| 16. Alaska | $149,900 |
| 17. Maryland | $139,100 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $139,000 |
| 19. Oregon | $138,200 |
| 20. Tennessee | $136,200 |
| 21. Georgia | $134,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $66.81 ($139,000 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $139,000 against $159,700 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for lawyer pay?
Rhode Island ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays lawyers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $133,000 a year.
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.