Psychologist Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 420+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$107,490
$51.68/hr
vs National Average
$97,188
+10.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$55K – $145K
420 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Psychologist in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,500 |
| 25th percentile | $80,160 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $107,490 |
| 75th percentile | $128,530 |
| 90th percentile | $144,700 |
Top-Paying Industries for Psychologist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Psychologists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Psychologists in Rhode Island tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | $131,040 | — |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $112,010 | 5K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $101,960 | 2K |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $99,770 | 63K |
| Educational Services | $91,550 | 3K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Psychologist in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Rhode Island) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,490 |
| 2026 (projected) | $110,715 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,490 | $97,188 |
| 2026 (projected) | $110,715 | $100,104 |
Psychologist Salary by Experience Level in Rhode Island
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $80,160 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $107,490 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $128,530 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $144,700 |
Psychologist Salary in Other States
Related Psychologist Salaries in Rhode Island
How other high-demand occupations in Rhode Island compare to Psychologist ($107,490 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Psychologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in RI | $155,150 | +44.3% | $74.59/hr |
| Geoscientist in RI | $121,010 | +12.6% | $58.18/hr |
| Medical Scientist in RI | $103,370 | -3.8% | $49.70/hr |
| Chemist in RI | $101,660 | -5.4% | $48.88/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in RI | $100,730 | -6.3% | $48.43/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in RI | $90,210 | -16.1% | $43.37/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in RI | $76,710 | -28.6% | $36.88/hr |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer in RI | $105,990 | -1.4% | $50.96/hr |
| Industrial Engineer in RI | $109,350 | +1.7% | $52.57/hr |
| Information Security Analyst in RI | $109,420 | +1.8% | $52.61/hr |
| Project Management Specialist in RI | $104,680 | -2.6% | $50.33/hr |
| Speech-Language Pathologist in RI | $104,000 | -3.2% | $50.00/hr |