Business Analyst Salary in Rhode Island: $91K Median

The average Business Analyst salary in Rhode Island is $91,320 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $61,800 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $149,350 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Business Analysts in Rhode Island earn approximately 3% more than the US national median ($88,660 nationally vs $91,320 in Rhode Island). Rhode Island's cost-of-living index of 110 is close to the national average.

Yes — Business Analyst salaries in Rhode Island grew approximately 360.0% year-over-year, from $19,852 in 2025 to $91,320 in 2026. This reflects the broader Operations sector's wage growth, driven by SQL and Power BI/Tableau demand.

Rhode Island has no major metros in our database — fallback to the closest tracked city for detailed breakdowns.

BA roles growing 11%. Data-savvy BAs in highest demand. Rhode Island's top industries include Healthcare, Education, Defense (Naval), and the state's unemployment rate is 4.5% — steady demand for skilled workers.

Yes, Rhode Island has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $91,320, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: SQL, Power BI/Tableau, Process automation, AI tools, Six Sigma. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Rhode Island employers.

I delivered $X in annualized savings in my last role through process redesign. With my PMP and Black Belt, I'm targeting $X base plus a performance bonus tied to operational KPIs. Beyond base, negotiate: Annual performance bonus tied to operational KPIs, PMP, Six Sigma, CSCP certification reimbursement, Profit-share or long-term incentive plan (LTIP), Relocation package for plant / DC roles. Walk-away anchor for Rhode Island: $83,018.