Mathematician Salary in Rhode Island (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Rhode Island Median
$109,260
per year
Hourly Rate
$52.53
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-14% vs US median
US median $126,710
State Rank
#7 of 12
100 employed here

How much does a Mathematician make in Rhode Island?

Mathematicians in Rhode Island take home a median of $109,260 annually — roughly $52.53 an hour — which runs 14% below the national median of $126,710.

Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $72,470 while the top 10% make $155,150 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $100,360 and $126,710 a year.

Mathematician salary range in Rhode Island

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$72,470$34.84
25th percentile (early career)$100,360$48.25
50th percentile (median)$109,260$52.53
75th percentile (experienced)$126,710$60.92
90th percentile (top earners)$155,150$74.59

How Rhode Island compares

Rhode Island ranks 7th out of 12 states and territories for Mathematician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$162,280
2Virginia$148,030
3Maryland$131,810
4Illinois$130,970
5New York$126,950

Working as a Mathematician in Rhode Island

Nationally, about 2,000 people work as Mathematicians 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 ($109,260) 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 Mathematician make in Rhode Island?
The median Mathematician salary in Rhode Island is $109,260 per year, or about $52.53 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $72,470 at the entry level to $155,150 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Mathematicians about 14% less than the national median of $126,710. Rhode Island ranks 7th out of 12 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Mathematicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $109,260 a year. About 100 Mathematicians are employed in Rhode Island. 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.

← See the national Mathematician salary report

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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.