Lawyers Salary in Rhode Island
Lawyers in Rhode Island earn a median of $138,960 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $138,960
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,710; the top 10% earn over $268,270. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Labor Relations Specialists$88,030 median in Rhode Island
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$239,760 median in Rhode Island
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$87,620 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$80,330 median in Rhode Island
- Compliance Managers$165,900 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Management Analysts$99,640 median in Rhode Island
Lawyers pay in Rhode Island
How much do lawyers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $138,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,710 and the top 10% earn over $268,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.