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Rhode Island Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+66 this week — 91 added vs 25 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (25% open 30+ days)

Rhode Island job market overview (May 2026)

The Rhode Island job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 522 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in restaurant manager / gm and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in restaurant manager / gm and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Rhode Island job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Rhode Island.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Restaurant Manager / GM73$80k n=15—
Crew / Cashier54——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead37——
Store Supervisor / Manager37——
Retail Associate24—$24/hr n=4

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time43—$24.32/hr n=10
Full-time35$120k n=10—
Contract6$70k n=3—
Intern3——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants240$80k n=28—
Retail164—$24.32/hr n=12
Consumer Goods65—$24.32/hr n=12
Manufacturing50——
Healthcare42——

Top categories

  • Restaurant Manager / GM73
  • Crew / Cashier54
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead37
  • Store Supervisor / Manager37
  • Retail Associate24
  • Delivery Driver15

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers43
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers18
  • Managers, All Other13
  • Customer Service Representatives12
  • Cooks, Restaurant9
  • Retail Salespersons6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants240
  • Retail164
  • Consumer Goods65
  • Manufacturing50
  • Healthcare42
  • Financial Services28

Employment mix

  • Unspecified432 · 83%
  • Part-time43 · 8%
  • Full-time35 · 7%
  • Contract6 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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