Physician Assistant salary in Rhode Island
What physician assistants earn in Rhode Island and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$139,930$67.27 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$129,690 – $167,710Top 10%: $200,030+
Jobs8101.56× the U.S. concentration
Physician 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 | $139,930 | $67.27 | 950 |
Hospitals and jobs in Rhode Island
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Montana · $141,470 Minnesota · $141,190 New Mexico · $139,920 Connecticut · $139,860 Delaware · $139,350 Maryland · $137,560
Other healthcare salaries in Rhode Island
Nursing Assistants · $46,440 Registered Nurses · $100,640 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $43,680 Medical Assistants · $47,190 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
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Rhode Island?
Physician Assistants in Rhode Island earned a median of $139,930 a year ($67.27 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $129,690 to $167,710.
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.