Accountants and Auditors Salary in Rhode Island

Median annual wage in Rhode Island: $95,820 +14.5% vs national

Rhode Island vs United States

Rhode IslandUnited States
Median annual$95,820$83,680
Median hourly$46.07$40.23
Employment6,5701,449,500
Location quotient1.411.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Rhode Island) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Reading the data

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $59,920, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $150,320 — a 2.5x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average accountants and auditors salary in Rhode Island?

The median annual wage in Rhode Island is $95,820 ($46.07 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does Rhode Island compare to the national average for accountants and auditors?

The Rhode Island median of $95,820 is 14.5% higher than the U.S. median of $83,680.

How many accountants and auditors work in Rhode Island?

Approximately 6,570 are employed in Rhode Island, per BLS OES.