Executive Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Rhode Island
The median executive assistant in Rhode Island earned $77,820 a year in May 2025[1], 1.6% above the US median of $76,590. That puts Rhode Island at #13 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $47,310 | $77,820 | $97,960 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
The middle half of executive assistants in Rhode Island earns $64,460–$90,620; the top tenth earns $97,960 or more, 2.1 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 $111,171 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 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 | $88,650 | 1,520 |
What an executive assistant does
An executive assistant takes the founder's or a senior manager's admin load: inbox, calendar, travel, reports and follow-ups, so the executive spends time on decisions instead of logistics.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | +0.9% | |
| Minnesota | +0.8% | |
| Rhode Island | +0.0% | |
| Oregon | -3.0% | |
| Pennsylvania | -3.3% |
Questions
How much does an executive assistant earn in Rhode Island?
The median was $77,820 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $64,460 to $90,620.
What does it cost to employ an executive assistant in Rhode Island?
About $111,171 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 executive assistants earn the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $76,450 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436011.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.