Cost of Living in Providence, RI

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.

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What would you need to earn in Providence, RI to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?

Prices in Providence, RI vs. the U.S. average

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.

Rent in Providence, RI

HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.

Take-home pay in Providence, RI

Highest-paying jobs in Providence, RI

*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.

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Management Occupations

• Chief Executive — $239,200+
• Architectural and Engineering Manager — $172,640
• Computer and Information Systems Manager — $171,220
• Financial Manager — $167,570
• Human Resources Manager — $163,290
• Managers, All Other — $160,040
• Sales Manager — $148,880
• Industrial Production Manager — $124,810
• Construction Manager — $122,830
• Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — $121,410
• Medical and Health Services Manager — $119,260
• Administrative Services Manager — $119,000
• General and Operations Manager — $110,360
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers — $110,000
• Facilities Manager — $107,310
• Education Administrators, Postsecondary — $106,520
• Food Service Manager — $82,760
• Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — $79,650
• Social and Community Service Manager — $77,490
• Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare — $58,470

Business and Financial Operations Occupations

• Project Management Specialist — $104,510
• Financial Risk Specialist — $103,470
• Management Analyst — $100,360
• Financial and Investment Analyst — $100,290
• Accountant and Auditor — $95,020
• Labor Relations Specialist — $93,140
• Cost Estimator — $87,720
• Compliance Officer — $87,620
• Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — $86,360
• Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $84,990
• Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $84,590
• Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $83,960
• Personal Financial Advisor — $83,720
• Financial Specialists, All Other — $79,570
• Loan Officer — $78,500
• Logistician — $78,370
• Human Resources Specialist — $76,930
• Fundraiser — $75,410
• Training and Development Specialist — $72,550
• Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners — $59,910

Computer and Mathematical Occupations

• Computer Network Architect — $131,320
• Software Developer — $130,690
• Computer Systems Analyst — $128,580
• Computer and Information Research Scientist — $123,390
• Information Security Analyst — $109,940
• Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester — $102,750
• Data Scientist — $102,440
• Computer Occupations, All Other — $101,610
• Network and Computer Systems Administrator — $101,450
• Computer Network Support Specialist — $82,560
• Computer User Support Specialist — $62,410

Architecture and Engineering Occupations

• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer — $132,870
• Computer Hardware Engineer — $125,060
• Electrical Engineer — $114,710
• Mechanical Engineer — $111,360
• Industrial Engineer — $106,290
• Architects, Except Landscape and Naval — $105,300
• Civil Engineer — $99,310
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician — $82,240

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

• Clinical and Counseling Psychologist — $108,940
• Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — $106,670

Community and Social Service Occupations

• Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $75,910
• Healthcare Social Worker — $74,350
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers — $70,900
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker — $59,930
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $59,120
• Community Health Worker — $52,130
• Social and Human Service Assistant — $47,440
• Rehabilitation Counselor — $47,010

Legal Occupations

• Lawyer — $133,000
• Paralegal and Legal Assistant — $57,100

Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

• Business Teachers, Postsecondary — $104,570
• Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary — $103,780
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — $98,260
• Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary — $94,490
• Special Education Teachers, Middle School — $92,130
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $92,110
• Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — $92,110
• Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $89,450
• Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $86,720
• Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — $85,470
• Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — $85,330
• English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary — $79,190
• Librarian and Media Collections Specialist — $75,730
• Instructional Coordinator — $63,640
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other — $60,540
• Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $45,510
• Self-Enrichment Teacher — $42,510
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $38,060
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $37,900

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

• Producer and Director — $78,530
• Public Relations Specialist — $77,210
• Graphic Designer — $70,450
• Interior Designer — $58,100
• Coach and Scout — $52,420

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

• Physicians, All Other — $234,000
• Dentists, General — $172,310
• Physician Assistant — $139,930
• Nurse Practitioner — $135,520
• Pharmacist — $130,840
• Veterinarian — $129,390
• Physical Therapist — $100,290
• Registered Nurse — $99,880
• Speech-Language Pathologist — $99,720
• Occupational Therapist — $98,000
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer — $93,940
• Dental Hygienist — $89,310
• Radiologic Technologist and Technician — $85,740
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $78,990
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician — $76,960
• Dietitian and Nutritionist — $72,230
• Medical Records Specialist — $62,030
• Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other — $56,350
• Opticians, Dispensing — $48,940
• Psychiatric Technician — $47,980
• Emergency Medical Technician — $47,310
• Ophthalmic Medical Technician — $46,500
• Veterinary Technologist and Technician — $46,160
• Pharmacy Technician — $43,800

Healthcare Support Occupations

• Physical Therapist Assistant — $72,150
• Occupational Therapy Assistant — $67,300
• Massage Therapist — $60,420
• Dental Assistant — $49,460
• Medical Assistant — $47,020
• Phlebotomist — $46,430
• Nursing Assistant — $46,330
• Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker — $43,190
• Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $40,890

Protective Service Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives — $97,600
• First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers — $85,540
• Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $76,850
• Firefighter — $66,150
• Security Guard — $38,120
• School Bus Monitor — $35,910
• Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — $35,310

Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

• Chef and Head Cook — $79,340
• First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $46,640
• Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $46,350
• Cooks, Short Order — $44,050
• Cooks, Restaurant — $37,460
• Food Preparation Worker — $36,250
• Waiter and Waitress — $35,750
• Bartender — $35,680
• Cooks, Fast Food — $35,260
• Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — $34,870
• Dishwasher — $34,640
• Fast Food and Counter Worker — $33,700
• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $31,200

Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — $62,910
• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — $59,840
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $45,250
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $38,160
• Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $37,390

Personal Care and Service Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers — $59,050
• Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor — $53,320
• First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services — $49,350
• Residential Advisor — $48,850
• Childcare Worker — $37,230
• Animal Caretaker — $36,500
• Recreation Worker — $36,320
• Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers — $33,780
• Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $32,360
• Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — $31,200

Sales and Related Occupations

• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products — $103,320
• First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers — $91,840
• Insurance Sales Agent — $78,610
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $78,480
• Real Estate Sales Agent — $58,580
• First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $57,680
• Counter and Rental Clerk — $43,980
• Parts Salesperson — $36,680
• Retail Salesperson — $35,230
• Cashier — $34,540

Office and Administrative Support Occupations

• Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant — $76,450
• First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $74,470
• Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — $64,560
• Postal Service Mail Carrier — $64,250
• Brokerage Clerk — $62,400
• Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $61,890
• Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $60,230
• Court, Municipal, and License Clerks — $59,920
• Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk — $59,720
• Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators — $59,490
• Public Safety Telecommunicator — $57,400
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $54,630
• Bill and Account Collector — $52,890
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $51,800
• Loan Interviewer and Clerk — $51,560
• Billing and Posting Clerk — $51,010
• Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — $49,880
• Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk — $48,920
• Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan — $48,440
• Office Clerks, General — $47,450
• Customer Service Representative — $47,170
• Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $46,860
• Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $45,850
• Teller — $45,310
• Receptionist and Information Clerk — $41,720
• Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — $37,710
• Library Assistants, Clerical — $36,670

Construction and Extraction Occupations

• Structural Iron and Steel Worker — $98,320
• First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $97,560
• Brickmason and Blockmason — $86,990
• Construction and Building Inspector — $80,100
• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $79,820
• Electrician — $73,980
• Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $69,900
• Sheet Metal Worker — $65,100
• Carpenter — $61,910
• Roofer — $61,560
• Construction Laborer — $59,280
• Highway Maintenance Worker — $58,970
• Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer — $53,340
• Hazardous Materials Removal Worker — $46,790
• Fence Erector — $46,450
• Painters, Construction and Maintenance — $44,320

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

• Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer — $103,810
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $80,320
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $67,380
• Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist — $65,620
• Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $64,770
• Automotive Body and Related Repairer — $59,260
• Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician — $59,170
• Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $51,970
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $50,690

Production Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $78,680
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator — $62,440
• Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender — $61,660
• Machinist — $58,950
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator — $57,790
• Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $56,020
• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $52,800
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $49,790
• Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $48,830
• Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker — $48,800
• Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $46,540
• Printing Press Operator — $45,390
• Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $43,750
• Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — $41,600
• Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $40,720
• Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $39,520
• Helpers--Production Worker — $39,020
• Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $38,740
• Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $38,220
• Sewing Machine Operator — $38,160
• Baker — $36,920
• Production Workers, All Other — $36,720
• Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker — $36,560
• Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers — $36,320
• Food Batchmaker — $36,220

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $70,170
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $60,610
• Bus Drivers, School — $59,320
• Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector — $53,510
• Light Truck Driver — $45,900
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $44,490
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,370
• Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur — $37,340
• Stocker and Order Filler — $36,640
• Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $36,050
• Driver/Sales Worker — $35,930
• Parking Attendant — $34,390
• Packers and Packagers, Hand — $34,230

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