E-commerce Order Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Rhode Island
The median e-commerce order specialist in Rhode Island earned $49,410 a year in May 2025[1], 7.0% above the US median of $46,170. That puts Rhode Island at #5 of 48 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4151. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $45,180 | $49,410 | $58,080 | |
| United States | $35,530 | $46,170 | $63,530 |
The middle half of e-commerce order specialists in Rhode Island earns $46,640–$52,590; the top tenth earns $58,080 or more, 1.3 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Rhode Island median that makes about $70,586 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open e-commerce order specialist roles pay $700–$1,000 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in Rhode Island
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $54,650 | 230 |
What an e-commerce order specialist does
An e-commerce order specialist keeps orders moving in an online store: order processing, inventory, listings and the communication with warehouses, carriers and customers around them.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | +1.1% | |
| Colorado | +0.2% | |
| Rhode Island | +0.0% | |
| District of Columbia | -0.5% | |
| Alabama | -1.2% |
Questions
How much does an e-commerce order specialist earn in Rhode Island?
The median was $49,410 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $46,640 to $52,590.
What does it cost to employ an e-commerce order specialist in Rhode Island?
About $70,586 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Rhode Island do e-commerce order specialists earn the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $49,390 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4151: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434151.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.