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.

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RI Employment Trends & Workforce Issues

Average Wages for over 500 RI-based Occupations

2023 Statistical & Fiscal Digest

State of the State: Profiles of RI Cities & Towns

  

Key Statistics	Dec-24	Nov-24	Dec-23
RI Monthly Jobs	514,200	514,600	509,100
RI Unemployment Rate	4.6%	4.6%	3.4%
US Unemployment Rate	4.1%	4.2%	3.8%
RI Labor Force	587,966	588,694	576,169

	Minimum Wage	Median Wage
Rhode Island	$15.00/hour	$24.50/hour
United States	$7.25/hour	$23.11/hour

RI Labor Force and Jobs Data Next Release - 10:00 am March 13, 2025.

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