Rhode Island workers are some of the highest earning in the country, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its total private average hourly earnings by state, along with the average weekly earnings and the average number of hours Americans work per week, for June 2025.
The Ocean State is in the upper half of states in terms of average earnings coming in at No. 14, just barely beaten by Virginia. However, the average pay in Rhode Island is less than in neighboring states.
Here are the average hourly earnings for Rhode Island residents and how they compare to other states.
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What is the average hourly pay in Rhode Island?
On average, Ocean Staters earn $36.38 per hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This figure is not seasonally adjusted.
This means that per week, Rhode Island workers earn $1,229.64 on average.
The minimum wage in Rhode Island is currently $15 an hour, though that will rise in the next two years to $17.
More: Another hike in RI’s minimum wage is awaiting the governor’s signature. What to know.
How many hours per week do people in Rhode Island work?
Rhode Island residents work 33.8 hours per week on average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How does Rhode Island compare to other New England states?
Rhode Island is the third-highest-earning state in New England. Here’s what the other states earn as of June 2025.
Where do people earn the most per hour?
Employees in the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C., earn the most money with an average hourly pay of $54.21 per hour. This is $17.83 per hour more than what workers in Rhode Island make.
What state earns the least per hour?
Mississippi lands in last place for earnings per hour. Average hourly earnings in this Southern state are just $27.95.
Contributing: Alex Perry
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: RI average hourly pay: Here’s average paycheck in June 2025