Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island's median is $58,470, $920 (1.6%) above the U.S. median. It ranks 18th, mid-table among the 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $75,400 or more and the bottom 10% under $45,470. That range is narrower than the national one.
About 400 marine mechanics work in Rhode Island, 1.7% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, Rhode Island has 5.4 times as many marine mechanics as the U.S. average.
Pay distribution: Rhode Island vs. United States
Rhode Island median $58,470
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Rhode Island annual | Rhode Island hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,470 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $47,140 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $58,470 | $28.11 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $68,640 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $75,400 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $59,820 | $28.76 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Rhode Island
How much does a marine mechanic make in Rhode Island?
The median is $58,470 a year, or $28.11 an hour (May 2025). The average is $59,820.
Is Rhode Island a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 18th of 50, 1.6% above the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Rhode Island?
About 400.