Medical Assistants Salary in Rhode Island
Medical Assistants in Rhode Island earn a median of $47,190 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,210
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,280; the top 10% earn over $56,840. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
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Medical Assistants pay in Rhode Island
How much do medical assistants make in Rhode Island?
The median is $47,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,280 and the top 10% earn over $56,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.