How much does a nurse practitioner make in Providence?
$135,500a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $65.15 an hour or $11,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.15
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $106,000Median: $135,500Highest 10%: $174,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,000 | $50.97 | |
| 25th | $128,000 | $61.53 | |
| Median | $135,500 | $65.15 | |
| 75th | $161,200 | $77.50 | |
| 90th | $174,700 | $83.97 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| 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 nurse practitioner make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $65.15 ($135,500 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $135,500 against $132,300 nationally, 2% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $136,000, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for nurse practitioner pay?
89 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $106,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,700 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.