Physician Assistant Salary in Providence, RI
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The median physician assistant in the Providence area earns $139,930 a year ($67.27 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($135,880) and about the same as the Rhode Island median ($139,930). Half of the 950 physician assistants there earn between $129,370 and $165,770.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,870 | $98,760 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $129,370 | $129,690 | $120,670 |
| Median | $139,930 | $139,930 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $165,770 | $167,710 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $187,080 | $200,030 | $190,280 |
| Average | $143,010 | $146,630 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 950 | 810 | 162,150 |
Providence, RI ranks 14th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- San Jose, CA: $223,640
- San Francisco, CA: $184,380
- New York, NY: $167,650
- Seattle, WA: $167,290
- Riverside, CA: $165,490
- San Diego, CA: $165,160
- Portland, OR: $163,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $161,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.