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Salaries in Pawtucket, RI

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 39 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$54,998
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$54,508
model average ÷ 100.9 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$127,603
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,362
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Pawtucket?

$54,998 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$54,998/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,583/month
Household income context$63,499

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 39-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

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Software Developer

$127,603
💡 Purchasing-power model $126,465
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $61.35/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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Accountant

$86,312
💡 Purchasing-power model $85,542
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $41.50/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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Registered Nurse

$86,302
💡 Purchasing-power model $85,532
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $41.49/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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Elementary School Teacher

$63,841
💡 Purchasing-power model $63,272
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $30.69/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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Electrician

$61,716
💡 Purchasing-power model $61,166
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $29.67/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 39 Occupations in Pawtucket

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (100.9/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is above 100.

Showing all 39 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $127,603
2 Accountant $86,312
3 Registered Nurse $86,302
4 Elementary School Teacher $63,841
5 Electrician $61,716
6 Real Estate Agent $61,645
7 Heavy Truck Driver $53,233
8 Paralegal $50,134
9 Welder $50,134
10 Nail Technician $50,134
11 Cosmetologist $50,134
12 Personal Trainer $50,134
13 Chef/Head Cook $50,134
14 Auto Mechanic $50,134
15 Social Worker $50,134
16 Veterinary Technician $50,134
17 Pharmacy Technician $50,134
18 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $50,134
19 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $50,134
20 Loan Officer $50,134
21 Project Manager $50,134
22 Police Officer $50,134
23 Graphic Designer $50,134
24 Data Analyst $50,134
25 Plumber $50,134
26 Insurance Agent $50,134
27 Physical Therapist $50,134
28 Carpenter $50,134
29 Human Resources Specialist $50,134
30 Financial Analyst $50,134
31 Pharmacist $50,134
32 HVAC Technician $50,134
33 Dental Assistant $50,134
34 Firefighter $50,134
35 Construction Manager $50,134
36 Dental Hygienist $50,134
37 Web Developer $50,134
38 Marketing Manager $50,134
39 Medical Assistant $50,134

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Pawtucket salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.318×–1.503× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 100.9 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Pawtucket

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,362/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,702/mo
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Median Home
$407,000
📉
Unemployment
3.8%
💳
Median Income
$63,499
🎓
College Educated
28%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
101
Near Avg Cost
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❓ Pawtucket Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Pawtucket mean on this page?

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$54,998 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Pawtucket workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Pawtucket?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,583 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Pawtucket?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Pawtucket?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.318×–1.503× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Pawtucket

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