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Gastroenterology - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA
$109k–$171k/ year
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Physician Assistant jobs in Providence, RI
Physician Assistants in the Providence area earn a median of $65.34 per hour, about $135,910 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $58.02 and $78.88. That ranks 81st of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 177th of 301 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Providence and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Providence.
- $65.34median pay per hour, Providence
- $58–$79typical range per hour
- 700physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Roles in other cities of the Providence-Warwick area.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner – Acute Surgical Services
Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA
$109k–$171k/ year
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospitalist (Rounding Shifts)
Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA
$109k–$171k/ year
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Get my free pay reportPhysician Assistant pay in Providence, RI
The metro median is 4% below the Rhode Island statewide median of $68.08 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 700 physician assistants employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.51 | $102,980 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $58.02 | $120,680 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $65.34 | $135,910 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $78.88 | $164,070 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $89.11 | $185,350 | 39% above U.S. median |
How Providence ranks
- 81st of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 177th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physician Assistants (SOC 29-1071), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Providence
- 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 $65.34 median hour buys what $64.20 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Providence paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,352
- Per year: $117,612
- Per month: $9,801
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 Providence
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $154 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,638 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,294 |
Travel physician assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. 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 Providence
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Providence, 4 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Va Medical Center Providence, RI | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Rhode Island Hospital Providence, RI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Miriam Hospital Providence, RI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island Providence, RI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Roger Williams Medical Center Providence, RI | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Butler Hospital Providence, RI | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Providence County
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Providence County (3 population-group, 5 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.
Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawtucket, RI | 4 mi | $65.34/hr | 76,996 |
| Cranston, RI | 5 mi | $65.34/hr | 84,448 |
| Brockton, MA | 27 mi | $64.90/hr | 105,788 |
| Framingham, MA | 34 mi | $64.90/hr | 73,361 |
| Weymouth Town, MA | 36 mi | $64.90/hr | 60,159 |
| Worcester, MA | 37 mi | $67.87/hr | 211,286 |
Physician Assistant jobs in Rhode Island · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Rhode Island
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. 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.
Other healthcare roles in Providence
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Providence, RI?
Physician Assistants in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $65.34 per hour, about $135,910 a year. The middle half earn between $58.02 and $78.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Providence a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Providence-Warwick ranks 177th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Providence?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Providence-Warwick area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Providence.
Do I need a Rhode Island license to work in Providence as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. 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 Providence in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Providence 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 Providence?
The federal per diem benchmark in Providence is $154 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,638 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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- Stanford Children's HealthPalo Alto, CA · 4 postings$104.30/ hr$94–$115
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- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$100.70/ hr$86–$108
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