Labor Market Information

The Labor Market Information (LMI) Division collects, analyzes and disseminates a wide variety of information on the Rhode Island labor market. LMI aims to make the latest information readily available to Rhode Island residents, businesses, and organizations so they can make informed decisions about their economic futures. LMI can be contacted by email dlt.lmi@dlt.ri.gov.

Pandemic Job Recovery

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2021 Statistical and Fiscal Digest

New Occupational Wages reflecting 2021   

2022 Q4 Labor Supply and Demand               

Key Statistics	Jan-23	Dec-22	Jan-22
RI Monthly Jobs	496,700	497,400	487,500
RI Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.2%	3.5%
US Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.5%	4.0%
RI Labor Force	566,300	566,400	569,400

	Minimum Wage	Median Wage
Rhode Island	$13.00/hour	$22.97/hour
United States	$7.25/hour	$22.00/hour

RI Labor Force and Jobs Data Next Release - 10:00 am March 23, 2023.

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