How much does a medical scientist make in Providence?
$106,700a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $51.28 an hour or $8,889 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.28
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,460Median: $106,700Highest 10%: $215,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,460 | $31.95 | |
| 25th | $81,720 | $39.29 | |
| Median | $106,700 | $51.28 | |
| 75th | $136,500 | $65.61 | |
| 90th | $215,700 | $103.68 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for medical 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 |
| Epidemiologist | $105,900 |
| Biological Scientist | $101,800 |
| Chemist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,320 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $97,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $51.28 ($106,700 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $106,700 against $103,400 nationally, 3% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $103,400, so Providence pays 3% more.
Where does Providence rank for medical scientist pay?
41 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $215,700 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.