Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Rhode Island

Licensed Practical Nurses in Rhode Island earn a median of $37.47 per hour, about $77,940 a year, 25% above the U.S. median of $29.97. The middle half earn between $33.76 and $37.98 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Rhode Island: percentiles

LevelRhode Island per hourRhode Island per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$30.07$62,550$23.06
Lower quartile$33.76$70,220$26.55
Median$37.47$77,940$29.97
Upper quartile$37.98$79,000$35.17
Top 10%$43.62$90,730$38.71

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by metro area in Rhode Island

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Rhode Island medianAfter cost of living
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$36.26$75,4202,3103% below$35.63

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in states next to Rhode Island

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Rhode Island
Connecticut$33.23$69,13011% below Rhode Island
Massachusetts$36.81$76,5602% below Rhode Island

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Common questions

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Rhode Island?

The median is $37.47 per hour, about $77,940 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.07 and the top 10% earn over $43.62 (BLS, May 2024).

Where does Rhode Island rank for licensed practical nurse pay?

Rhode Island ranks 2nd of 50 states by median licensed practical nurse pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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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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  1. Licensed Practical NursePer diem
    $31.00–$37.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Warwick, RI · posted 2 days ago
  2. LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse - Home HealthPermanent
    $33.00–$45.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Providence, RI · posted 7 days ago

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