Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is $38.51 an hour ($80,090 a year). About 1,290 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($64,400). Rhode Island ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.56 | $65,650 |
| 25% of workers | $37.45 | $77,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.51 | $80,090 |
| 75% of workers | $39.02 | $81,170 |
| 90% of workers | $45.45 | $94,540 |
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $78,990 | 2,540 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 51,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $46,440 |
| Registered Nurses | $100,640 |
| Medical Assistants | $47,190 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $135,970 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,380 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $75,780 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $48,520 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $85,330 |
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