Findings:

Top-performing Rhode Island professions:
– Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians: ranked #3 nationally with average salary $82,450
– Obstetricians and Gynecologists: ranked #4 nationally with average salary $355,380
– Emergency Medicine Physicians: ranked #6 nationally with average salary $373,330
– Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: ranked #6 nationally with average salary $77,240
– Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians: ranked #6 nationally with average salary $93,520
– Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric: ranked #7 nationally with average salary $328,180
– Nuclear Medicine Technologists: ranked #7 nationally with average salary $112,270
– Physician Assistants: ranked #7 nationally with average salary $148,290
– Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars: ranked #7 nationally with average salary $84,180
– Medical Records Specialists: ranked #10 nationally with average salary $60,830

Lower-performing Rhode Island professions:
– Pharmacists: ranked #52 nationally with average salary $120,170
– Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other: ranked #46 nationally with average salary $58,840
– Nurse Anesthetists: ranked #45 nationally with average salary $156,140
– Dental Hygienists: ranked #44 nationally with average salary $81,700
– Grand Total: ranked #38 nationally with average salary $373,330
– Audiologists: ranked #38 nationally with average salary $84,080
– Physicians, All Other: ranked #37 nationally with average salary $237,540
– Chiropractors: ranked #36 nationally with average salary $80,740
– Pediatricians, General: ranked #33 nationally with average salary $207,180
– Psychiatrists: ranked #32 nationally with average salary $236,400

Rhode Island demonstrates strong performance in several healthcare professions when compared to other states, particularly in specialized medical and technical fields. Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians rank third nationally with an average salary of $82,450, while Obstetricians and Gynecologists rank fourth with salaries averaging $355,380. Emergency Medicine Physicians, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians each rank sixth nationally, reflecting Rhode Island’s competitive compensation in critical healthcare roles. Additional high-ranking professions include Ophthalmologists, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Physician Assistants, and Health Information Technologists, all ranking within the top ten nationally. However, the state performs less competitively in several other healthcare occupations. Pharmacists rank last nationally at #52 despite earning an average salary of $120,170, while Nurse Anesthetists, Dental Hygienists, Audiologists, and Chiropractors also fall below the national midpoint. Overall, the data suggests that Rhode Island offers especially strong salaries in specialized physician and healthcare technology roles, though compensation for some broader healthcare professions remains comparatively lower than in many other states.