verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Psychologist Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual in Rhode Island
$107,490/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.68/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

groups Employed in RI
420
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$105,094 #18 of 48

Psychologist pay in Rhode Island, explained

Psychologists in Rhode Island earn a median of $107,490 per year ($51.68 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $54,500, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $144,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Rhode Island.

Is $107,490 good pay in Rhode Island?

Adjusted for Rhode Island's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $107,490 is worth about $105,094 in national buying power — ranking Rhode Island #18 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Rhode Island

Entry level (10th pct)
$54,500
$26.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$107,490
$51.68/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$144,700
$69.57/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs RI
Rhode Island (here) $107,490 $105,094
Massachusetts $115,180 $108,910 −$7,690

Psychologist in Rhode Island: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Rhode Island?

Psychologists in Rhode Island earn a median of $107,490 per year ($51.68 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Rhode Island pay psychologists well?

At $107,490, Rhode Island pays 7% above the national median for psychologists. An estimated 420 work in the state.

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