How much does a psychologist make in Rhode Island?
$131,000a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in Rhode Island. That is $62.96 an hour or $10,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.96
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,250Median: $131,000Highest 10%: $170,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,250 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $38,110 | $18.32 | |
| Median | $131,000 | $62.96 | |
| 75th | $152,800 | $73.45 | |
| 90th | $170,300 | $81.85 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $131,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychologists.
| 16. South Dakota | $132,200 |
| 17. Ohio | $132,100 |
| 18. Nebraska | $131,600 |
| 19. Rhode Island | $131,000 |
| 20. Massachusetts | $129,400 |
| 21. New York | $128,300 |
| 22. Washington | $128,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $62.96 ($131,000 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $131,000 against $110,800 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for psychologist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 19 of 42 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays psychologists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $131,300 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.