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MBA-Relevant Salaries in Providence
What the roles MBAs target actually pay in the Providence metro area — source-labeled BLS wage benchmarks, adjusted for what it costs to live there.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2024 estimates (published April 2025)), Providence-Warwick, RI-MA; cost-of-living from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MARPP) (2024). Occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-specific outcomes.
- Roles benchmarked
- 17
- MBA-relevant occupations
- Median wage span
- $78,370–$243,620
- across roles
- Highest median
- $243,620
- Chief Executives
- Cost of living
- 101.8
- price level (U.S. = 100)
What MBA-relevant roles pay in Providence
Median wage and cost-of-living-adjusted value for each occupation. Open a role for its full percentile range and metro ranking.
| Role (occupation) | Median annual | Cost-of-living adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives SOC 11-1011 | $243,620 | $239,376 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC 11-3021 | $171,220 | $168,237 |
| Financial Managers SOC 11-3031 | $167,570 | $164,651 |
| Human Resources Managers SOC 11-3121 | $163,290 | $160,445 |
| Sales Managers SOC 11-2022 | $148,880 | $146,286 |
| Industrial Production Managers SOC 11-3051 | $124,810 | $122,636 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers SOC 11-9111 | $119,260 | $117,182 |
| General and Operations Managers SOC 11-1021 | $110,360 | $108,437 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers SOC 11-3071 | $110,000 | $108,084 |
| Project Management Specialists SOC 13-1082 | $104,510 | $102,689 |
| Data Scientists SOC 15-2051 | $102,440 | $100,655 |
| Management Analysts SOC 13-1111 | $100,360 | $98,612 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts SOC 13-2051 | $100,290 | $98,543 |
| Accountants and Auditors SOC 13-2011 | $95,020 | $93,365 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists SOC 13-1161 | $83,960 | $82,497 |
| Personal Financial Advisors SOC 13-2052 | $83,720 | $82,262 |
| Logisticians SOC 13-1081 | $78,370 | $77,005 |
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Cost of living and Providence pay
Nominal wages in the Providence area reflect its industry mix and cost of living. A higher headline number in an expensive metro does not automatically mean a better financial outcome — housing and everyday costs claim more of it. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure so you can compare purchasing power, not just headline pay.
Frequently asked questions
What do MBA-relevant roles pay in Providence?
Across the 17 MBA-relevant occupations benchmarked for the Providence metro area, median annual wages span roughly $78,370 to $243,620. These are BLS OEWS occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-graduate-specific outcomes. The highest-median role here is Chief Executives at $243,620.
Is Providence an expensive place to earn these salaries?
The Providence area overall price level is 101.8 against a U.S. average of 100 — close to the national average. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure.
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