How much does a psychologist make in Providence?
$131,300a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $63.12 an hour or $10,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.12
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,250Median: $131,300Highest 10%: $170,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,250 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| Median | $131,300 | $63.12 | |
| 75th | $152,800 | $73.45 | |
| 90th | $170,300 | $81.85 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $180,500 |
| Physicist | $155,200 |
| Geoscientist | $120,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,900 |
| Medical Scientist | $106,700 |
| Epidemiologist | $105,900 |
| Biological Scientist | $101,800 |
| Chemist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,320 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $97,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $63.12 ($131,300 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $131,300 against $110,800 nationally, 18% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $131,000, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for psychologist pay?
34 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,300 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.