RI · Warwick · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant jobs in Warwick, RI

Pay for medical assistants in the Warwick area centers on $22.04 per hour, or about $45,850 a year. The lower quarter earns under $20.02 and the upper quarter over $22.78. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Warwick. That ranks 84th of 380 U.S. metro areas for medical assistant pay, and 110th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Warwick.

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Medical Assistant pay in Warwick, RI

The metro median is in line with the Rhode Island statewide median of $22.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.25 per hour. BLS counts about 4,230 medical assistants employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 6.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.27$38,00014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.02$41,6406% below U.S. median
Median$22.04$45,8504% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.78$47,3807% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.76$51,50017% above U.S. median

How Warwick ranks

  • 84th of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 110th of 339 after adjusting for local prices

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Assistants (SOC 31-9092), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Warwick

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.04 median hour buys what $21.66 buys at the national price level, 2% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Warwick paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$793
  • Per year: $39,672
  • Per month: $3,306

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Providence-Warwick metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Warwick

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel medical assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Warwick

CMS lists 1 hospital in Warwick, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kent County Memorial Hospital
Warwick, RI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Kent County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Kent County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Cranston, RI6 mi$22.04/hr84,448
Providence, RI8 mi$22.04/hr194,706
Brockton, MA33 mi$23.63/hr105,788
Framingham, MA42 mi$23.63/hr73,361
Weymouth Town, MA43 mi$23.63/hr60,159
Worcester, MA44 mi$22.93/hr211,286

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License and tax basics in Rhode Island

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Rhode Island requires for your role with the Rhode Island licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Rhode Island taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do medical assistants make in Warwick, RI?

Medical Assistants in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $22.04 per hour, about $45,850 a year. The middle half earn between $20.02 and $22.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Warwick a good place for medical assistants once cost of living is counted?

Providence-Warwick ranks 110th of 339 metro areas for medical assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 84th of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical assistants in Warwick?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Providence-Warwick area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Warwick.

Do I need a Rhode Island license to work in Warwick as a medical assistant?

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Rhode Island requires for your role with the Rhode Island licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Warwick in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Kent County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Warwick?

The federal per diem benchmark in Warwick is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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