Rhode Island Median
$235,360
per year
Hourly Rate
$113.15
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+10% vs US median
US median $213,990
State Rank
#15 of 46
460 employed here
How much does a Chief Executive make in Rhode Island?
Chief Executives in Rhode Island take home a median of $235,360 annually — roughly $113.15 an hour — which runs 10% above the national median of $213,990.
Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $113,970 while the top 10% make $561,080 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $181,270 and $414,180 a year.
Chief Executive salary range in Rhode Island
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $113,970 | $54.79 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $181,270 | $87.15 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $235,360 | $113.15 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $414,180 | $199.13 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $561,080 | $269.75 |
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How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island ranks 15th out of 46 states and territories for Chief Executive pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Chief Executive salary in other states
Oregon $341,630Washington $339,810Illinois $331,920North Carolina $314,290Virginia $310,740New Jersey $310,440Connecticut $295,120Hawaii $281,640South Dakota $280,900New York $257,980Texas $257,850Michigan $255,560Indiana $254,180Maryland $248,660Pennsylvania $232,560California $218,600Nebraska $214,680Colorado $213,370Iowa $211,190Wisconsin $208,350Georgia $208,180Delaware $199,990Tennessee $198,830Minnesota $195,670Montana $182,340Kentucky $179,530Idaho $177,210Ohio $176,440Vermont $175,070Missouri $172,320Utah $171,880South Carolina $168,840New Hampshire $168,590Alaska $166,710Alabama $166,420North Dakota $164,560Oklahoma $163,790Kansas $158,100West Virginia $151,950Nevada $149,770Wyoming $147,940Mississippi $139,250Maine $138,770New Mexico $123,500Arkansas $119,990
Working as a Chief Executive in Rhode Island
Nationally, about 204,000 people work as Chief Executives in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
Considering a move? Compare Rhode Island pay ($235,360) 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 does a Chief Executive make in Rhode Island?
The median Chief Executive salary in Rhode Island is $235,360 per year, or about $113.15 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $113,970 at the entry level to $561,080 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Chief Executives about 10% more than the national median of $213,990. Rhode Island ranks 15th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Chief Executives?
Yes on pay — Rhode Island pays above the national median for this occupation, at $235,360 a year. About 460 Chief Executives are employed in Rhode Island. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
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.