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Dive into each indicator for Rhode Island.
563,000
Labor force
537,000
Employment
4.6%
Unemployment rate
2024
63.8%
Labor force participation
Health & education (23% of jobs)
Largest sector
39,000
Manufacturing jobs
17.8%
Remote work
$15.00/hour
Minimum wage
2025
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Unemployment rate
1990–20244.6%▼ 31%
BLS state series.
Data table
| Labor force | 563,000 | |
| Employment | 537,000 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 2024 |
| Labor force participation | 63.8% | |
| Largest sector | Health & education (23% of jobs) | |
| Manufacturing jobs | 39,000 | |
| Remote work | 17.8% | |
| Minimum wage | $15.00/hour | 2025 |
Compared to the United States
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