Physicists Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $151,860 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $73.01
10th percentile $79,730
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,730
    25th
    $98,240
    50th (median)
    $151,860
    75th
    $191,880

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicists salary vs area income 177% Median Physicists salary is 77% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physicists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $266,260
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $226,750
    Cleveland, OH $225,930
    Minnesota $222,550
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $219,070
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $215,340

    Nearby metros — Physicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Richmond, VA $212,950
    Florida $209,020
    Arizona $190,960
    Missouri $180,450
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $168,280
    Colorado Springs, CO $158,070

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,990
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $107,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,040
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,080
    School Psychologists $90,610
    Urban and Regional Planners $82,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicists make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Providence, RI-MA is $73.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $143.27 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Providence, RI-MA is 8.7% below the national median of $166,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physicists in Providence?

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $79,730 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,240.