How much does a physician make in Providence?
$319,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $153.79 an hour or $26,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $153.79
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 43
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $235,700Median: $319,900Highest 10%: $362,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $235,700 | $113.33 | |
| 25th | $309,200 | $148.66 | |
| Median | $319,900 | $153.79 | |
| 75th | $362,900 | $174.47 | |
| 90th | $362,900 | $174.47 |
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 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
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 $153.79 ($319,900 a year).
Do physicians make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $319,900 against $312,400 nationally, 2% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $323,000, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for physician pay?
13 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $235,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $362,900 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.