Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $139,930 | $140,258 | +0% |
| Median hourly wage | $67.27 | $67.43 | +0% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $136,784.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Physician Assistant in Rhode Island is $139,930, or about $67.27 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Physician Assistants is $140,258. Rhode Island is +0% above the national median.
Entry-level physician assistants in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 810 physician assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $139,930, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.