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Project Manager Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual in Rhode Island
$104,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.33/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

groups Employed in RI
3,880
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,346 #24 of 51

Project Manager pay in Rhode Island, explained

Project managers in Rhode Island earn a median of $104,680 per year ($50.33 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $63,750, while the most experienced project managers reach about $170,050. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Rhode Island.

Is $104,680 good pay in Rhode Island?

Adjusted for Rhode Island's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $104,680 is worth about $102,346 in national buying power — ranking Rhode Island #24 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Rhode Island

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,750
$30.65/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$104,680
$50.33/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$170,050
$81.75/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs RI
Rhode Island (here) $104,680 $102,346
Massachusetts $114,190 $107,974 −$9,510
Connecticut $105,240 $101,573 −$560

Project Manager in Rhode Island: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Rhode Island?

Project managers in Rhode Island earn a median of $104,680 per year ($50.33 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Rhode Island pay project managers well?

At $104,680, Rhode Island pays 2% above the national median for project managers. An estimated 3,880 work in the state.

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