Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $62,510 | $63,464 | -2% |
| Median hourly wage | $30.05 | $30.51 | -2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $61,105.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a IT Support Specialist in Rhode Island is $62,510, or about $30.05 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for IT Support Specialists is $63,464. Rhode Island is -2% below the national median.
Entry-level it support specialists in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,780 it support specialist jobs on record and a median salary of $62,510, Rhode Island offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.