How much does a biological scientist make in Rhode Island?
$101,800a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in Rhode Island. That is $48.92 an hour or $8,479 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.92
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,540Median: $101,800Highest 10%: $159,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,540 | $39.68 | |
| 25th | $89,520 | $43.04 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.92 | |
| 75th | $130,500 | $62.73 | |
| 90th | $159,600 | $76.73 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $101,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biological scientists.
| 8. New Jersey | $104,800 |
| 9. Maine | $104,600 |
| 10. New York | $104,100 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $101,800 |
| 12. Pennsylvania | $100,800 |
| 13. North Carolina | $100,100 |
| 14. Georgia | $96,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $48.92 ($101,800 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $101,800 against $98,920 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for biological scientist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays biological scientists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $101,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.