Physicians, Pathologists salary in Rhode Island

Physicians, Pathologists in Rhode Island earn a median of $322,950 a year ($155.26 an hour), based on BLS data for this job.

Median salary
$322,950
Hourly
$155.26
Average
$315,010
Top 10% earn
$362,900
Workers
n/a

Pay ranges from $228,590 for the lowest-paid 10% to $362,900 for the top 10%. That is 3% higher than the national median of $312,400. Rhode Island ranks 12th of 35 states for physicians, pathologists pay. The average (mean) salary is $315,010, close to the median.

Pay range for physicians, pathologists in Rhode Island

$0$480,000
Pay levelYearlyHourly
10th percentile (entry level)$228,590$109.90
25th percentile$309,380$148.74
Median$322,950$155.26
75th percentile$362,900$174.47
90th percentile (top earners)$362,900$174.47
Average (mean)$315,010$151.45

Half of physicians, pathologists earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.

Median paycheck, before taxes

Pay periodAmount
Monthly$26,912.50
Semi-monthly (24 a year)$13,456.25
Biweekly (26 a year)$12,421.15
Weekly$6,210.58
Hourly$155.26

Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.

Physicians, Pathologists salary in cities in Rhode Island

Metro areaMedian salaryWorkers
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$319,880n/a

Highest-paying states for physicians, pathologists

StateMedian salary
Pennsylvania$413,370
West Virginia$400,070
Nevada$384,350
Illinois$381,770
Minnesota$362,270
New Jersey$355,970
Texas$345,830
Indiana$340,300
Arizona$338,290
Kentucky$324,390

See Physicians, Pathologists pay in every state.

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JobMedian salaryHourly
Registered Nurse$100,640$48.39
Pharmacist$128,180$61.63
Nurse Practitioner$135,970$65.37
Physicians, All Other$228,590$109.90
Physical Therapist$99,400$47.79
Physician Assistant$139,930$67.27
Dental Hygienist$86,910$41.78
Occupational Therapist$100,040$48.10
Speech-Language Pathologist$104,000$50.00
Veterinarian$126,570$60.85
Dentists, General$161,560$77.67
Dietitians and Nutritionists$71,300$34.28
General Internal Medicine Physician$379,490$182.45
Emergency Medicine Physician$512,730$246.51

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 29-1222. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a physicians, pathologists make in Rhode Island?

The median salary for physicians, pathologists in Rhode Island is $322,950 a year, or $155.26 an hour. Pay ranges from $228,590 for the lowest-paid 10% to $362,900 for the top 10%.

How much do the highest-paid physicians, pathologists make in Rhode Island?

The top 10% of physicians, pathologists in Rhode Island earn at least $362,900 a year. The top 25% earn $362,900 or more.

What is the starting pay for physicians, pathologists in Rhode Island?

Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $228,590 a year, and a quarter of physicians, pathologists earn $309,380 or less.