Healthcare Pawtucket, RI Pop. 75,604

Physician Assistant Salary in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

The median physician assistant salary in Pawtucket, RI is $124,750 per year, which is 1% below the national median and 8.3% below the Rhode Island state average.

City Median
$124,750
vs State Avg
$-11,341
vs National
$-1,260
Cost of Living
96%

Physician Assistant Salary in Pawtucket by Experience

In Pawtucket, an entry-level physician assistant earns around $87,120, while experienced professionals earn up to $160,380 per year. The local cost of living index is 96% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$87,120
$-880 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$124,740
$-1,260 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$160,380
$-1,620 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Pawtucket, RI

Percentile Pawtucket
10th Percentile $83,160
25th Percentile $104,940
Median (50th) $124,750
75th Percentile $149,490
90th Percentile $172,260

Physician Assistant Salary in Other Rhode Island Cities

How to Become a Physician Assistant in Pawtucket

Education

Most physician assistant positions require a master's degree. Pawtucket and the surrounding Rhode Island area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentPharmacologySurgical AssistingPatient CommunicationEMR SystemsDiagnosis

Job Outlook

Nationally, physician assistant employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Pawtucket may vary based on local industry and population growth.