Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $154,970 | $146,653 | +6% |
| Median hourly wage | $74.50 | $70.51 | +6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $151,486.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Sales Manager in Rhode Island is $154,970, or about $74.50 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Sales Managers is $146,653. Rhode Island is +6% above the national median.
Entry-level sales managers in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,120 sales manager jobs on record and a median salary of $154,970, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.