Marketing Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Rhode Island
The median marketing specialist in Rhode Island earned $86,240 a year in May 2025[1], 9.5% above the US median of $78,760. That puts Rhode Island at #10 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1161. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $49,020 | $86,240 | $129,540 | |
| United States | $43,390 | $78,760 | $155,480 |
The middle half of marketing specialists in Rhode Island earns $63,270–$103,340; the top tenth earns $129,540 or more, 2.6 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 $123,200 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Rhode Island
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $104,180 | 4,080 |
What a marketing specialist does
A marketing specialist plans and runs campaigns: email, social, content and paid ads, and measures what brings customers.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | +2.3% | |
| Minnesota | +1.5% | |
| Rhode Island | +0.0% | |
| Oregon | -8.2% | |
| Illinois | -8.3% |
Questions
How much does a marketing specialist earn in Rhode Island?
The median was $86,240 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $63,270 to $103,340.
What does it cost to employ a marketing specialist in Rhode Island?
About $123,200 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 marketing specialists earn the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $83,960 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1161: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131161.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
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- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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