How much does a life scientist make in Providence?
$64,320a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $30.92 an hour or $5,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.92
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 29
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,440Median: $64,320Highest 10%: $124,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,440 | $19.92 | |
| 25th | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| Median | $64,320 | $30.92 | |
| 75th | $84,100 | $40.43 | |
| 90th | $124,100 | $59.68 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for life scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $180,500 |
| Physicist | $155,200 |
| Psychologist | $131,300 |
| Geoscientist | $120,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,900 |
| Medical Scientist | $106,700 |
| Epidemiologist | $105,900 |
| Biological Scientist | $101,800 |
| Chemist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life scientist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $30.92 ($64,320 a year).
Do life scientists make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $64,320 against $93,750 nationally, 31% less.
Where does Providence rank for life scientist pay?
25 of 29 metro areas with data.
How much does a life scientist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,100 or more.
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.