salary$139,930 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$96,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$187,080per year
Jobs in the area950people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Providence?
Cheap. Rent of $1,964 a month takes 16.8% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Providence, RI?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area is $139,930 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $96,870 and $187,080.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Providence?
Typical rent of $1,964 a month takes 16.8% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.