Pediatrician Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 180+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$218,080
$104.85/hr
vs National Average
$215,536
+1.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$115K – $303K
180 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Pediatrician in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $114,650 |
| 25th percentile | $176,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $218,080 |
| 75th percentile | $276,750 |
| 90th percentile | $302,640 |
Top-Paying Industries for Pediatrician (U.S.)
Which industries pay Pediatricians the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Pediatricians in Rhode Island tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $255,160 | 30 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $211,970 | 37K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $209,850 | 70 |
| Educational Services | $106,080 | 2K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $99,560 | 40 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Pediatrician in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Rhode Island) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $217,430 |
| 2023 | $203,210 |
| 2024 | $210,230 |
| 2025 | $218,080 |
| 2026 (projected) | $226,223 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $217,430 | $189,368 |
| 2023 | $203,210 | $192,720 |
| 2024 | $210,230 | $198,825 |
| 2025 | $218,080 | $215,536 |
| 2026 (projected) | $226,223 | $223,584 |
Pediatrician Salary by Experience Level in Rhode Island
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $176,080 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $218,080 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $276,750 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $302,640 |
Pediatrician Salary in Other States
Related Pediatrician Salaries in Rhode Island
How other high-demand occupations in Rhode Island compare to Pediatrician ($218,080 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Pediatrician | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physician in RI | $512,730 | +135.1% | $246.50/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in RI | $467,160 | +114.2% | $224.60/hr |
| Cardiologist in RI | $395,610 | +81.4% | $190.20/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in RI | $379,490 | +74.0% | $182.45/hr |
| Psychiatrist in RI | $287,610 | +31.9% | $138.27/hr |
| Surgeon in RI | $199,990 | -8.3% | $96.15/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in RI | $166,390 | -23.7% | $80.00/hr |
| Dentist in RI | $161,560 | -25.9% | $77.67/hr |
| Podiatrist in RI | $159,760 | -26.7% | $76.81/hr |
| Physician Assistant in RI | $139,930 | -35.8% | $67.27/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in RI | $135,970 | -37.7% | $65.37/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in RI | $135,180 | -38.0% | $64.99/hr |