How much does a registered nurse make in Rhode Island?
$100,600a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Rhode Island. That is $48.38 an hour or $8,387 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.38
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,410Median: $100,600Highest 10%: $129,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,410 | $37.22 | |
| 25th | $81,840 | $39.35 | |
| Median | $100,600 | $48.38 | |
| 75th | $107,100 | $51.49 | |
| 90th | $129,800 | $62.42 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $99,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 10. Connecticut | $102,700 |
| 11. District of Columbia | $102,500 |
| 12. Minnesota | $101,500 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $100,600 |
| 14. Colorado | $100,300 |
| 15. Maryland | $99,790 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $99,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $48.38 ($100,600 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $100,600 against $97,550 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for registered nurse pay?
Rhode Island ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays registered nurses the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $99,880 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.