How much does a physical scientist make in Providence?
$180,500a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $86.76 an hour or $15,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $86.76
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 68
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,870Median: $180,500Highest 10%: $180,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,870 | $46.09 | |
| 25th | $113,800 | $54.69 | |
| Median | $180,500 | $86.76 | |
| 75th | $180,500 | $86.76 | |
| 90th | $180,500 | $86.76 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for physical scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $97,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $86.76 ($180,500 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $180,500 against $122,600 nationally, 47% more.
Where does Providence rank for physical scientist pay?
1 of 68 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical scientist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $95,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $180,500 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.