How much does a nursing assistant make in Rhode Island?
$46,440a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Rhode Island. That is $22.33 an hour or $3,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.33
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,220Median: $46,440Highest 10%: $54,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,220 | $18.86 | |
| 25th | $44,760 | $21.52 | |
| Median | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| 75th | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| 90th | $54,950 | $26.42 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $46,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 10. New Jersey | $46,830 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $46,680 |
| 12. Minnesota | $46,680 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $46,440 |
| 14. Alaska | $46,370 |
| 15. Illinois | $45,960 |
| 16. North Dakota | $45,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $22.33 ($46,440 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $46,440 against $42,260 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for nursing assistant pay?
Rhode Island ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays nursing assistants the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $46,330 a year.
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.