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Careers in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Part of Rhode Island.

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA’s regional price level is above the national average (index 101.773, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 3.7% · 854,853 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Emergency Medicine Physicians$476,890
  2. 2Radiologists$448,040
  3. 3Family Medicine Physicians$438,290
  4. 4Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$399,020
  5. 5Cardiologists$395,610

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Fast Food and Counter Workers21,530 employed
  2. 2Retail Salespersons20,910 employed
  3. 3Home Health and Personal Care Aides15,670 employed
  4. 4Registered Nurses15,180 employed
  5. 5Cashiers14,440 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Mathematicians10.24× national avg
  2. 2Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders10.10× national avg
  3. 3Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers6.89× national avg
  4. 4Model Makers, Metal and Plastic5.19× national avg
  5. 5Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders4.99× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Emergency Medicine Physicians$468,582
  2. 2Radiologists$440,235
  3. 3Family Medicine Physicians$430,655
  4. 4Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$392,069
  5. 5Cardiologists$388,718

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Rhode Island state page.