Physician Assistants Salary in Rhode Island
Physician Assistants in Rhode Island earn a median of $139,930 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $139,930
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($135,880)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,760; the top 10% earn over $200,030. Nationally the range is $99,380 to $190,280.
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- Pediatricians, General$218,080 median in Rhode Island
Physician Assistants pay in Rhode Island
How much do physician assistants make in Rhode Island?
The median is $139,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,760 and the top 10% earn over $200,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for physician assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $135,880). Living costs are not included.