Physicists Salary in Rhode Island (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025
Annual Mean
$169,270
$81.38/hr
Annual Median
$155,150
$74.59/hr
Bottom 10%
$86,340
$41.51/hr
Top 10%
$298,000
$143.27/hr
Location vs National Average
Rhode Island
$169,270
Difference
-1.1% vs US avg
US National
$171,180
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $86,340 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $111,240 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $155,150 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $187,080 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $298,000 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$86K
25th
$111K
Median
$155K
75th
$187K
90th
$298K
In Rhode Island, Physicists salaries range from $86,340 at the 10th percentile to $298,000 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $211,660 (136% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.
Top Paying Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas with highest Physicists wages
How Physicists Compares in Rhode Island
The average Physicists salary of $169,270 in Rhode Island ranks below the national average of $171,180.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.