Office Manager salary and cost of hiring in Rhode Island
The median office manager in Rhode Island earned $76,030 a year in May 2025[1], 9.4% above the US median of $69,500. That puts Rhode Island at #10 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-1011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $50,850 | $76,030 | $102,720 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Rhode Island earns $60,900–$89,870; the top tenth earns $102,720 or more, 2.0 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 $108,614 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 | $88,700 | 6,930 |
What an office manager does
An office manager (for a remote team: an operations coordinator) owns the processes that keep a small company organised: vendors, onboarding, tools, policies and the admin calendar.
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Questions
How much does an office manager earn in Rhode Island?
The median was $76,030 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $60,900 to $89,870.
What does it cost to employ an office manager in Rhode Island?
About $108,614 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 office managers earn the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $74,470 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes431011.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/
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