Physicist Salary in Rhode Island
State-level salary data from BLS OES and H-1B filings
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$155,150
$74.591/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
+0.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$86K – $298K
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,340 |
| 25th percentile | $111,240 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $155,150 |
| 75th percentile | $187,080 |
| 90th percentile | $298,000 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $143,490 |
| 2023 | $144,020 |
| 2025 | $155,150 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $143,490 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $144,020 | $142,089 |
| 2025 | $155,150 | $153,763 |