How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Providence?
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $37.98 an hour or $6,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.98
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 2,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,010 | $30.29 | |
| 25th | $69,970 | $33.64 | |
| Median | $78,990 | $37.98 | |
| 75th | $80,830 | $38.86 | |
| 90th | $90,530 | $43.52 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $37.98 ($78,990 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $78,990 against $64,400 nationally, 23% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $80,090, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
30 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,530 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.