What are the main factors that influence a Medical Physicist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Medical Physicist's salary?

A Medical Physicist's salary grows with experience: a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist (0-0 years)earns $134,886, a Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) I (2-4 years)earns $112,299, a Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) II (4-7 years)earns $130,850, a Medical Physicist (7-10 years)earns $329,472,

What are the highest paying states for a Medical Physicist?

Medical Physicist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Medical Physicist roles are District of Columbia $353,677, California $352,336, Massachusetts $347,640. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Medical Physicist roles make?

Salaries for Medical Physicist level roles vary by specialization: Head Medical Physicist: $308,900; Chief Medical Physicist: $308,852; Radiation Physicist: $213,142; Clinical Medical Physicist: $154,653; Physicist: $108,224.

Medical Physicist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Medical Physicist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Physicist in Rhode Island is $331,189 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $159.

However, a Medical Physicist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $375,808
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $302,936 to $354,544
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $277,214

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Medical Physicist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$354,544	$29,545	$6,818	$170
Average	$331,189	$27,599	$6,369	$159
25th Percentile	$302,936	$25,245	$5,826	$146

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Key Factors That Influence Medical Physicist Salaries

A Medical Physicist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Medical Physicist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Medical Physicists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $353,677.
California: $352,336.
Massachusetts: $347,640.

District of Columbia $353,677 California $352,336 Massachusetts $347,640 Washington $346,362 New Jersey $346,235 Alaska $345,787 Connecticut $341,379 New York $339,590

Hawaii $333,872 Rhode Island $331,189 Maryland $329,368 Minnesota $326,877 Colorado $325,919 Illinois $325,599 Oregon $324,385 Delaware $323,491

New Hampshire $322,929 Virginia $321,670 Pennsylvania $317,997 Nevada $316,144 North Dakota $315,537 Michigan $314,579 Wisconsin $314,227 Vermont $313,524

Texas $311,576 Maine $311,448 Arizona $311,256 Ohio $311,033 Georgia $308,094 Indiana $306,625 Wyoming $306,337 Utah $305,890

Iowa $305,698 Kansas $304,165 Louisiana $303,718 North Carolina $303,558 Missouri $303,494 Florida $302,248 Montana $301,578 Nebraska $300,939

Kentucky $300,587 South Carolina $299,310 Tennessee $298,511 Idaho $298,192 New Mexico $295,860 Oklahoma $295,349 Alabama $293,464 South Dakota $290,302

Arkansas $288,577 West Virginia $287,650 Mississippi $284,871

Top Paying Cities for Medical Physicists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $335,329
Albion: $332,496
Ashaway: $334,693

Adamsville, RI $335,329 Albion, RI $332,496 Ashaway, RI $334,693 Barrington, RI $331,620 Block Island, RI $333,467 Bradford, RI $334,492 Bristol, RI $332,898 Carolina, RI $333,939

Charlestown, RI $334,061 Chepachet, RI $333,396 Clayville, RI $332,467 Coventry, RI $332,483 West Greenwich, RI $333,400 East Greenwich, RI $332,259 Exeter, RI $333,307 Fiskeville, RI $331,614

Forestdale, RI $334,169 Foster, RI $333,221 Glendale, RI $334,195 Greene, RI $333,658 Greenville, RI $331,742 Harmony, RI $332,170 Harrisville, RI $334,051 Hope, RI $331,822

Hope Valley, RI $334,399 Hopkinton, RI $334,840 Jamestown, RI $333,722 Kenyon, RI $333,898 Little Compton, RI $335,278 Manville, RI $332,933 Mapleville, RI $333,460 Newport, RI $334,058

Middletown, RI $334,205 North Kingstown, RI $332,831 North Scituate, RI $332,173 Oakland, RI $333,821 Pascoag, RI $334,272 Pawtucket, RI $331,125 Central Falls, RI $331,272 Cumberland, RI $333,154

Lincoln, RI $331,604 Portsmouth, RI $334,023 Prudence Island, RI $333,336 Rockville, RI $334,789 Saunderstown, RI $333,521 Shannock, RI $333,917 Slatersville, RI $334,173 Slocum, RI $333,511

Tiverton, RI $335,038 Wakefield, RI $333,805 Kingston, RI $333,678 Narragansett, RI $333,898 Peace Dale, RI $333,764 Warren, RI $332,476 Warwick, RI $331,550 Westerly, RI $334,773

West Kingston, RI $333,783 West Warwick, RI $331,956 Wood River Junction, RI $334,259 Woonsocket, RI $334,189 North Smithfield, RI $333,428 Wyoming, RI $333,917 Providence, RI $331,029 Cranston, RI $331,074

North Providence, RI $331,113 East Providence, RI $331,052 Riverside, RI $331,157 Rumford, RI $331,109 Smithfield, RI $331,780 Johnston, RI $331,224

Medical Physicist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medical Physicist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$302,936

Average $331,189/year

$354,544

$25,245

Average $27,599/month

$29,545

$5,826

Average $6,369/week

$6,818

$146

Average $159/hour

$170

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$354,544	$29,545	$6,818	$170
Average	$331,189	$27,599	$6,369	$159
25th Percentile	$302,936	$25,245	$5,826	$146

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