What physicians, pathologists earn in Rhode Island and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).
a year, or $155.26 an hour. That is 3% more than the national median of $312,400.
The middle half of physicians, pathologists in Rhode Island earn $309,380 to $362,900.
Rhode Island pays physicians, pathologists more than 23 of the other 34 states. Highest: Pennsylvania ($413,370).
Physicians, Pathologists employed in Rhode Island.
Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.
| Area | Pay a year | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $153.79 | – |
Physicians, Pathologists in Rhode Island earned a median of $322,950 a year ($155.26 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $312,400. The middle half earned $309,380 to $362,900.
Rhode Island ranks #12 of 35 states for physicians, pathologists pay. Pennsylvania pays the most, at $413,370 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.