Registered Nurse salary in Rhode Island
Registered Nurses in Rhode Island earn a median of $48.06 per hour, about $99,960 a year, 7% above the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $40.32 and $54.11 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $48.06median pay per hour
- $99,960median pay per year
- 10,760registered nurses employed in Rhode Island
- #13of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in Rhode Island: percentiles
| Level | Rhode Island per hour | Rhode Island per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.66 | $72,090 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $40.32 | $83,870 | $37.79 |
| Median | $48.06 | $99,960 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $54.11 | $112,550 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $61.79 | $128,520 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in Rhode Island
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Rhode Island median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $46.74 | $97,220 | 15,770 | 3% below | $45.93 |
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).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to Rhode Island
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $48.84 | $101,590 | 2% above Rhode Island |
| Massachusetts | $49.03 | $101,970 | 2% above Rhode Island |
What employers are posting in Rhode Island
- 4roles with published pay
- $56.02median pay per hour
- $41–$77typical published range
- 3employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $59.55 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $52.50 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $47.61 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 4 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Rhode Island?
The median is $48.06 per hour, about $99,960 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $34.66 and the top 10% earn over $61.79 (BLS, May 2024).
Where does Rhode Island rank for registered nurse pay?
Rhode Island ranks 13th of 50 states by median registered 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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- Veterans Health AdministrationProvidence, RI · 2 postings$59.55/ hr$42–$77
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 16 postings$106.18/ hr$59–$119
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