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Physician Assistant Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$67.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,614/year ($8,468/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 13th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 810 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $139,930 a year — though pay ranges from $98,760 for newcomers to $200,030 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $98,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $129,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $139,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $167,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $200,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 810 Physician Assistant jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Physician Assistant salary of $139,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $101,614 — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
| Gross (median) | $139,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,317 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,705 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$5,294 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,614 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,468 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Rhode Island?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Rhode Island is $139,930 per year ($67.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $129,690 and $167,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $139,930, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $101,614 per year ($8,468 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 810 Physician Assistant jobs in Rhode Island in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Rhode Island state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Rhode Island.