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# Cranston, RI Jobs — Salary & Top Employers

**State:** [Rhode Island Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/rhode-island?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 312
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 464
- Median salary: $44K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $37K – $65K
- Remote share: 7.8%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 464 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Cranston, RI runs 38% below the United States median ($44K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Cranston, RI: Retail (18% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Civil Engineering.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Cranston, RI

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 82 | $35K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 50 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 41 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Cranston, RI

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 51 | — |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 26 employers filed 36 petitions; 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Cranston, RI

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Community Action | 4 | — |
| Invixon Technologies | 3 | — |
| CVS Health | 3 | — |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | 2 | — |
| Citizens Bank | 2 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Providence, RI — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/rhode-island/providence?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3.3 mi | 2180 | $85K |
| [Jobs in Johnston, RI — Open Roles & Pay Trends](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/rhode-island/johnston?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4.6 mi | 298 | $66K |
| [Warwick, RI Jobs — Top Employers & Pay Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/rhode-island/warwick?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 5.6 mi | 929 | $46K |
| [Pawtucket, RI Jobs — Open Roles & Pay Trends](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/rhode-island/pawtucket?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7.4 mi | 240 | $50K |
| [Jobs in Central Falls, RI — Top Employers & Pay Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/rhode-island/central-falls?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.0 mi | 30 | — |
| [Jobs in Lincoln, RI — Salaries & Companies Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/rhode-island/lincoln?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 9.8 mi | 218 | $72K |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries hire the most in Cranston, RI?

Healthcare, retail, logistics, office support, and professional services are core hiring sectors in Cranston. The city's size and location near Providence create a wide mix of suburban commercial roles and access to larger regional employers.
### Who are the top employers in Cranston, RI?

Major employers around Cranston include healthcare providers, school systems, retailers, logistics operators, and office-based service firms. The employer table on this page shows where demand is currently strongest across medical, education, warehouse, and customer-facing roles.
### What is the typical salary for jobs in Cranston, RI?

Cranston salaries vary by field, but licensed healthcare, logistics supervision, and experienced office roles often pay more than entry-level retail or food service work. The salary section on this page helps you compare local benchmarks with other Rhode Island cities.
### How do I filter for remote versus on-site jobs in Cranston?

Use the remote filter on this page to separate hybrid and fully remote openings from jobs that require store, clinic, warehouse, or office presence. That matters in Cranston because much of the local market still depends on in-person operations.
### How can I expand my search beyond Cranston, RI?

Use the nearby-city links to compare Cranston with Providence and Warwick, then open the <a href="/locations/rhode-island">Rhode Island jobs page</a> for the full statewide directory. That helps you widen the search across the core metro.
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