salary$133,000 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$268,330per year
Jobs in the area2,380people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Providence?
Cheap. Rent of $1,964 a month takes 17.7% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Providence, RI?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area is $133,000 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $80,200 and $268,330.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Providence?
Typical rent of $1,964 a month takes 17.7% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.