How much does a medical scientist make in Rhode Island?
$103,400a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in Rhode Island. That is $49.70 an hour or $8,614 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.70
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,370Median: $103,400Highest 10%: $218,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,370 | $31.91 | |
| 25th | $81,720 | $39.29 | |
| Median | $103,400 | $49.70 | |
| 75th | $136,300 | $65.55 | |
| 90th | $218,900 | $105.26 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $106,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical scientists.
| 7. Maryland | $106,000 |
| 8. Washington | $105,700 |
| 9. Alaska | $104,900 |
| 10. Rhode Island | $103,400 |
| 11. North Carolina | $103,000 |
| 12. Tennessee | $102,700 |
| 13. Missouri | $102,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $49.70 ($103,400 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $103,400 against $103,400 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for medical scientist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 10 of 46 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays medical scientists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $106,700 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.