How much does a physician make in Providence?
$234,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $112.50 an hour or $19,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $112.50
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 256 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,860Median: $234,000Highest 10%: $351,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,860 | $38.88 | |
| 25th | $169,900 | $81.66 | |
| Median | $234,000 | $112.50 | |
| 75th | $320,700 | $154.18 | |
| 90th | $351,600 | $169.03 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $112.50 ($234,000 a year).
Do physicians make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $234,000 against $265,900 nationally, 12% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $228,600, so Providence pays 2% more.
Where does Providence rank for physician pay?
256 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $351,600 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.