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Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys · Warwick, RI
$31.00–$37.00/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Warwick, RI
The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Warwick area is $36.26 per hour ($75,420 a year), with the typical range running from $31.15 to $37.68. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Warwick. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Warwick. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Warwick.
- $36.26median pay per hour, Providence
- $31–$38typical range per hour
- 2,310licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Genesis Healthcare · Warwick, RI
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The metro median is 3% below the Rhode Island statewide median of $37.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 2,310 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 3.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.47 | $61,300 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.15 | $64,790 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Median | $36.26 | $75,420 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.68 | $78,370 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.92 | $80,950 | 30% above U.S. median |
How Warwick ranks
- 36th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 21st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Warwick
- 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 $36.26 median hour buys what $35.63 buys at the national price level, 19% above 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 Warwick paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,305
- Per year: $65,268
- Per month: $5,439
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 Warwick
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Warwick
CMS lists 1 hospital in Warwick, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Memorial Hospital Warwick, RI | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Kent County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Kent County (1 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston, RI | 6 mi | $36.26/hr | 84,448 |
| Providence, RI | 8 mi | $36.26/hr | 194,706 |
| Brockton, MA | 33 mi | $37.82/hr | 105,788 |
| Framingham, MA | 42 mi | $37.82/hr | 73,361 |
| Weymouth Town, MA | 43 mi | $37.82/hr | 60,159 |
| Worcester, MA | 44 mi | $35.99/hr | 211,286 |
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Rhode Island · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Rhode Island license by endorsement.
Rhode Island taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Warwick, RI?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $36.26 per hour, about $75,420 a year. The middle half earn between $31.15 and $37.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Warwick a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Providence-Warwick ranks 21st of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 36th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Warwick?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Warwick. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Warwick.
Do I need a Rhode Island license to work in Warwick as a licensed practical nurse?
Rhode Island is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Rhode Island license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Warwick in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Kent 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 Warwick?
The federal per diem benchmark in Warwick is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
- CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51
- Boston Medical CenterMassachusetts · 3 postings$40.82/ hr$33–$48
- Veterans Health AdministrationSan Francisco, CA · 8 postings$39.44/ hr$27–$57
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