How much does a registered nurse make in Providence?
$99,880a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $48.02 an hour or $8,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.02
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 380
- Jobs in the area
- 15,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,410Median: $99,880Highest 10%: $135,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,410 | $37.22 | |
| 25th | $82,910 | $39.86 | |
| Median | $99,880 | $48.02 | |
| 75th | $109,400 | $52.61 | |
| 90th | $135,200 | $65.02 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for registered 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 registered nurse make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $48.02 ($99,880 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $99,880 against $97,550 nationally, 2% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $100,600, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for registered nurse pay?
84 of 380 metro areas with data.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,200 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.