How much does a physicist make in Rhode Island?
$155,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Rhode Island. That is $74.59 an hour or $12,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.59
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 43
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,340Median: $155,200Highest 10%: $298,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,340 | $41.51 | |
| 25th | $111,200 | $53.48 | |
| Median | $155,200 | $74.59 | |
| 75th | $187,100 | $89.94 | |
| 90th | $298,000 | $143.27 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $155,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 20. Ohio | $162,900 |
| 21. District of Columbia | $157,000 |
| 22. Utah | $156,800 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $155,200 |
| 24. Nevada | $154,000 |
| 25. Virginia | $145,000 |
| 26. Georgia | $144,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $74.59 ($155,200 a year).
Do physicists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $155,200 against $172,300 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for physicist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 23 of 43 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays physicists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $155,200 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.