Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $167,110 | $149,469 | +12% |
| Median hourly wage | $80.34 | $71.86 | +12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $163,353.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a HR Manager in Rhode Island is $167,110, or about $80.34 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HR Managers is $149,469. Rhode Island is +12% above the national median.
Entry-level hr managers in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 530 hr manager jobs on record and a median salary of $167,110, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.