How much does a physician assistant make in Providence?
$139,900a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $67.27 an hour or $11,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.27
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,870Median: $139,900Highest 10%: $187,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,870 | $46.57 | |
| 25th | $129,400 | $62.20 | |
| Median | $139,900 | $67.27 | |
| 75th | $165,800 | $79.70 | |
| 90th | $187,100 | $89.94 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| 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 assistant make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $67.27 ($139,900 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $139,900 against $135,900 nationally, 3% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $139,900, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for physician assistant pay?
77 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $187,100 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.