Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Salary in Rhode Island (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators in Rhode Island, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Rhode Island Median
$63,770
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.66
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $75,530
State Rank
#16 of 23
state estimate

How much do Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators make in Rhode Island?

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators working in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $63,770 per year, or about $30.66 per hour. That is 16% below the national median of $75,530 for this occupation.

Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $63,410 while the top 10% make $76,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $63,770 and $74,090 a year.

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary range in Rhode Island

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$63,410$30.49
25th percentile (early career)$63,770$30.66
50th percentile (median)$63,770$30.66
75th percentile (experienced)$74,090$35.62
90th percentile (top earners)$76,740$36.89

How Rhode Island compares

Rhode Island ranks 16th out of 23 states and territories for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Illinois$162,410
2District of Columbia$110,300
3New Mexico$110,180
4California$97,680
5Colorado$82,590

Working as Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators in Rhode Island

Nationally, about 9,000 people work as Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators in the United States. A doctoral or professional degree (8 or more years of higher education) is required.

Considering a move? Compare Rhode Island pay ($63,770) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators make in Rhode Island?
The median Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators salary in Rhode Island is $63,770 per year, or about $30.66 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $63,410 at the entry level to $76,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators about 16% less than the national median of $75,530. Rhode Island ranks 16th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $63,770 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.