BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Physicists in Rhode Island earn between $86,340 and $298,000, with a mean of $169,270. The national average for this role is $171,593.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $169,270 |
| National Average | $171,593 |
| Florida | $219,910 |
| New Hampshire | $208,970 |
| Oregon | $207,370 |
| California | $201,930 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Rhode Island. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.