Medical Assistants pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for medical assistants is $22.69 an hour ($47,190 a year). About 3,210 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($45,690). Rhode Island ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.89 | $39,280 |
| 25% of workers | $21.81 | $45,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.69 | $47,190 |
| 75% of workers | $23.38 | $48,630 |
| 90% of workers | $27.33 | $56,840 |
Medical Assistants pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $47,020 | 4,120 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 109,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $46,440 |
| Registered Nurses | $100,640 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $80,090 |
| Dental Assistants | $50,150 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $63,960 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $57,800 |
| Phlebotomists | $46,380 |
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