Medical Assistant salary in Rhode Island
What medical assistants earn in Rhode Island and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,190$22.69 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$45,370 – $48,630Top 10%: $56,840+
Jobs3,2101.22× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Rhode Island cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $47,020 | $22.61 | 4,120 |
Hospitals and jobs in Rhode Island
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Maine · $47,580 Connecticut · $47,430 Nebraska · $47,370 Vermont · $47,250 New Jersey · $47,210 Montana · $46,820
Other healthcare salaries in Rhode Island
Nursing Assistants · $46,440 Registered Nurses · $100,640 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $43,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,380 Pharmacists · $128,180 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,090 Nurse Practitioners · $135,970 Physicians, All Other · $228,590 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $75,780 Dental Assistants · $50,150 Physical Therapists · $99,400 Psychiatric Technicians · $48,520
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Rhode Island?
Medical Assistants in Rhode Island earned a median of $47,190 a year ($22.69 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $45,370 to $48,630.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.