How much does a physician assistant make in Rhode Island?
$139,900a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Rhode Island. That is $67.27 an hour or $11,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.27
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,760Median: $139,900Highest 10%: $200,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,760 | $47.48 | |
| 25th | $129,700 | $62.35 | |
| Median | $139,900 | $67.27 | |
| 75th | $167,700 | $80.63 | |
| 90th | $200,000 | $96.17 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $139,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 10. Massachusetts | $142,400 |
| 11. Montana | $141,500 |
| 12. Minnesota | $141,200 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $139,900 |
| 14. New Mexico | $139,900 |
| 15. Connecticut | $139,900 |
| 16. Delaware | $139,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $67.27 ($139,900 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $139,900 against $135,900 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for physician assistant pay?
Rhode Island ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays physician assistants the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $139,900 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.