Lawyers Salary in Rhode Island (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,840 employed

Annual Mean

$159,690

$76.78/hr

Annual Median

$138,960

$66.81/hr

Bottom 10%

$80,710

$38.80/hr

Top 10%

$268,270

$128.98/hr

Location vs National Average

Rhode Island

$159,690

Difference

-14.1% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$80,710	$38.80/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$108,200	$52.02/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$138,960	$66.81/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$200,130	$96.21/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$268,270	$128.98/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$81K

25th

$108K

Median

$139K

75th

$200K

90th

$268K

Rhode Island has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 1,840), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Rhode Island, Lawyers salaries range from $80,710 at the 10th percentile to $268,270 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $187,560 (135% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Rhode Island

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

$157,320

per year

How Lawyers Compares in Rhode Island

The average Lawyers salary of $159,690 in Rhode Island ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 1,840 Lawyerss employed in Rhode Island.