Physicists Salary in Rhode Island
Physicists in Rhode Island earn a median of $155,150 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $155,150
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,340; the top 10% earn over $298,000. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Mathematicians$109,260 median in Rhode Island
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$121,470 median in Rhode Island
- Bioinformatics Scientists$101,750 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$121,010 median in Rhode Island
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$76,710 median in Rhode Island
- Nanosystems Engineers$117,080 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
Physicists pay in Rhode Island
How much do physicists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $155,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,340 and the top 10% earn over $298,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 43 (−10% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.