Physician Assistant Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 810+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$139,930
$67.27/hr
vs National Average
$136,050
+2.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$99K – $200K
810 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Physician Assistant in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $98,760 |
| 25th percentile | $129,690 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $139,930 |
| 75th percentile | $167,710 |
| 90th percentile | $200,030 |
Top-Paying Industries for Physician Assistant (U.S.)
Which industries pay Physician Assistants the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Physician Assistants in Rhode Island tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | $158,550 | 2K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $157,040 | 5K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $143,220 | 510 |
| Finance and Insurance | $138,040 | 50 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $137,710 | 350 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Physician Assistant in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Rhode Island) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,170 |
| 2023 | $126,920 |
| 2024 | $141,600 |
| 2025 | $139,930 |
| 2026 (projected) | $139,930 |
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 | $128,170 | $119,792 |
| 2023 | $126,920 | $128,247 |
| 2024 | $141,600 | $131,771 |
| 2025 | $139,930 | $136,050 |
| 2026 (projected) | $139,930 | $136,050 |
Physician Assistant Salary by Experience Level in Rhode Island
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $129,690 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $139,930 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $167,710 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $200,030 |
Physician Assistant Salary in Other States
Related Physician Assistant Salaries in Rhode Island
How other high-demand occupations in Rhode Island compare to Physician Assistant ($139,930 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Physician Assistant | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physician in RI | $512,730 | +266.4% | $246.50/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in RI | $467,160 | +233.9% | $224.60/hr |
| Cardiologist in RI | $395,610 | +182.7% | $190.20/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in RI | $379,490 | +171.2% | $182.45/hr |
| Psychiatrist in RI | $287,610 | +105.5% | $138.27/hr |
| Pediatrician in RI | $218,080 | +55.8% | $104.85/hr |
| Surgeon in RI | $199,990 | +42.9% | $96.15/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in RI | $166,390 | +18.9% | $80.00/hr |
| Dentist in RI | $161,560 | +15.5% | $77.67/hr |
| Podiatrist in RI | $159,760 | +14.2% | $76.81/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in RI | $135,970 | -2.8% | $65.37/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in RI | $135,180 | -3.4% | $64.99/hr |