How much does a life make in Providence?
$67,420a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $32.41 an hour or $5,618 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.41
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,660Median: $67,420Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| 25th | $56,650 | $27.24 | |
| Median | $67,420 | $32.41 | |
| 75th | $83,670 | $40.23 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.70 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $180,500 |
| Physicist | $155,200 |
| Psychologist | $131,300 |
| Geoscientist | $120,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,900 |
| Medical Scientist | $106,700 |
| Epidemiologist | $105,900 |
| Biological Scientist | $101,800 |
| Chemist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $32.41 ($67,420 a year).
Do lifes make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $67,420 against $62,280 nationally, 8% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $69,630, so Providence pays 3% less.
Where does Providence rank for life pay?
31 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,300 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.