Surgeon Salary in Rhode Island
State-level salary data from BLS OES and H-1B filings
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$199,990
$96.15/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
-47.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$200K – $514K
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $199,990 |
| 25th percentile | $199,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $199,990 |
| 75th percentile | $383,780 |
| 90th percentile | $514,170 |
Top-Paying Industries for Surgeon (U.S.)
Which industries pay Surgeons the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Surgeons in Rhode Island tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $414,010 | 23K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $172,830 | 40 |
| Educational Services | $102,620 | 2K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Surgeon in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Rhode Island) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $199,990 |
| 2026 (projected) | $205,990 |
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 | $199,990 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $205,990 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Rhode Island
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $199,990 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $199,990 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $383,780 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $514,170 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Rhode Island
How other high-demand occupations in Rhode Island compare to Surgeon ($199,990 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physician in RI | $512,730 | +156.4% | $246.50/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in RI | $467,160 | +133.6% | $224.60/hr |
| Cardiologist in RI | $395,610 | +97.8% | $190.20/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in RI | $379,490 | +89.8% | $182.45/hr |
| Psychiatrist in RI | $287,610 | +43.8% | $138.27/hr |
| Pediatrician in RI | $218,080 | +9.0% | $104.85/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in RI | $166,390 | -16.8% | $80.00/hr |
| Dentist in RI | $161,560 | -19.2% | $77.67/hr |
| Podiatrist in RI | $159,760 | -20.1% | $76.81/hr |
| Physician Assistant in RI | $139,930 | -30.0% | $67.27/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in RI | $135,970 | -32.0% | $65.37/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in RI | $135,180 | -32.4% | $64.99/hr |