How much does a medical assistant make in Rhode Island?
$47,190a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Rhode Island. That is $22.69 an hour or $3,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.69
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,280Median: $47,190Highest 10%: $56,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,280 | $18.88 | |
| 25th | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| Median | $47,190 | $22.69 | |
| 75th | $48,630 | $23.38 | |
| 90th | $56,840 | $27.33 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $47,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 15. Nebraska | $47,370 |
| 16. Vermont | $47,250 |
| 17. New Jersey | $47,210 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $47,190 |
| 19. Montana | $46,820 |
| 20. Maryland | $46,410 |
| 21. Illinois | $46,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $22.69 ($47,190 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $47,190 against $45,690 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for medical assistant pay?
Rhode Island ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays medical assistants the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $47,020 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.