Psychiatrist salary in Providence, RI
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes East Providence, Riverside, Smithfield, Cumberland.
Also listed as: Physician Psychiatrist, Attending Physician Psychiatrist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $238,204 |
| 25th | $241,420 |
| 50th (median) | $250,000 |
| 75th | $260,900 |
| 90th | $268,899 |
Cost of living
Providence's median Psychiatrist salary of $250,000 is worth about $245,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Providence = 101.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Psychiatrists in the Providence, RI area earned a median of $239,200+ in May 2025 (290 employed). The H-1B median here is $250,000, 13% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan Physician Group | $250,100 | 10 |
| Heart Centered Counseling | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $250,000 | 11 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $222,144 | $250,000 | 11 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.