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 or phone at 401-462-8740.

Rhode Island-based Jobs

Recently Released

State of the State: Profiles of RI Cities & Towns*

Industry Profiles Publication*

Tax-Exempt Private Sector Employment*

2025 Q3 Labor Supply and Demand*

Key Statistics	Nov-25	Oct-25	Nov-24
RI Monthly Jobs	513,900	513,700	514,400
.	Nov-25	Sep-25	Nov-24
RI Unemployment Rate	4.3%	4.5%	4.5%
US Unemployment Rate	4.6%	4.4%	4.2%
RI Labor Force	589,837	588,785	591,342

Due to the Federal Government shutdown, there were no labor force estimates produced for October 2025.

	Minimum Wage	Median Wage
Rhode Island	$16.00/hour	$25.98/hour
United States	$7.25/hour	$23.80/hour

RI Labor Force and Jobs Data Next Release - 10:00 am January 22, 2026.

Data Center

Publications

Monthly Labor Force Report PDF file, less than 1

Employment Bulletin* PDF file, less than 1

2024 Government Employment PDF file, less than 1

RI Commuting Patterns* PDF file, less than 1

RI Employment Trends & Workforce Issues* PDF file, about 1

Multiple Jobholders in the Ocean State* PDF file, less than 1

Tax Exempt Private Sector Employment* PDF file, less than 1

Rhode Island's Occupational Outlook for 2032* PDF file, less than 1

Occupational Employment by Gender* PDF file, less than 1

Rhode Island's Older Workforce* PDF file, less than 1

2024 Statistical and Fiscal Digest* PDF file, about 1

State of the State: Profiles of RI Cities & Towns* PDF file, about 3

RI Ten Year Profile 2015-2024* PDF file, less than 1

Union Membership in Rhode Island* PDF file, less than 1

Other Resources

Web Resources

Documents

2024 Annual Average Wage Map of the US PDF file, less than 1

Consumer Price Index (CPI) PDF file, less than 1

RI Durable & Nondurable Goods Manufacturing PDF file, less than 1

Education vs. Unemployment Rate & Wages poster* PDF file, less than 1

Top Ten Occupations by Educational Attainment* PDF file, less than 1

2026 UI/TDI Quick Reference PDF file, less than 1

Regional Economic Overview PDF file, less than 1

Rhode Island Quick Facts poster* PDF file, less than 1

STEM Jobs in RI 2024* PDF file, less than 1

HEAL Jobs in RI 2024* PDF file, less than 1

2025 Minimum Wage Map of the US* PDF file, less than 1

*This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.