Registered Nurses pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for registered nurses is $48.39 an hour ($100,640 a year). About 10,090 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($97,550). Rhode Island ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.22 | $77,410 |
| 25% of workers | $39.35 | $81,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.39 | $100,640 |
| 75% of workers | $51.49 | $107,100 |
| 90% of workers | $62.42 | $129,840 |
Registered Nurses pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $99,880 | 15,180 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $46,440 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $80,090 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $135,970 |
| Physician Assistants | $139,930 |
| Pharmacists | $128,180 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,400 |
| Occupational Therapists | $100,040 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $104,000 |
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