Physician Assistant Jobs in Rhode Island
Across 21 live Physician Assistant listings in Rhode Island, median advertised pay is $162K, based on the 13 that state a salary; Rhode Island ranks 28th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Brown Medicine (6), Care New England Health System (4), Spire Orthopedic Partners (3).
21+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 13 roles pay ~$162k median with 7.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Physician Assistant Pay in Rhode Island: Live Market and State Comparison
Live physician assistant listings in Rhode Island today, then Rhode Island against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 21
- Live median
- $162k
- 75th $162k · n=13
- 12-mo median
- $135k
- Pay rank
- #28 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.6/10 · #5
- 12-mo postings
- 73
Physician Assistant pay in Rhode Island sits level with the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $168k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs RI | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island (this page) | $135k | — | 5.6/10 | 73 |
| Alaska#1 | $168k | +$33k | 5.1/10 | 38 |
| California#2 | $163k | +$28k | 4.9/10 | 1858 |
| Washington#3 | $155k | +$20k | 5.2/10 | 559 |
| Oregon#4 | $154k | +$19k | 5.8/10 | 368 |
| Hawaii#5 | $151k | +$16k | 4.2/10 | 28 |
| Connecticutborders | $150k | +$15k | 5.1/10 | 418 |
| Massachusettsborders | $146k | +$11k | 4.7/10 | 618 |
“borders” = shares a border with Rhode Island; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 15, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Brown Medicine (6), Care New England Health System (4), Spire Orthopedic Partners (3)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About PA jobs in Rhode Island.
How much do physician assistants earn in Rhode Island?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physician assistants. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physician assistant jobs available?
Some physician assistants roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physician assistant jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physician assistant role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 100% with no on-call and 100% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
What types of employers hire physician assistants?
Physician assistants are hired by hospitals, health systems, group practices, telehealth companies, and community clinics. WeekdayDoc lists verified roles across these settings, each screened for work-life balance.
How many physician assistant jobs in Rhode Island are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 21 physician assistants positions in Rhode Island listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physician Assistant Jobs in Rhode Island
Brown Medicine6 open roles here · WLB 54/100Care New England Health System4 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Spire Orthopedic Partners3 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Adelphi Staffing1 open role here · WLB 48/100
Akido1 open role here · WLB 61/100Align Med1 open role here · WLB 72/100
Care ATC1 open role here · WLB 76/100