Registered Nurse salary in Rhode Island
The median registered nurse in Rhode Island earns $48.06 an hour, or $99,960 a year. That’s $3.06 above the national median, ranking #13 of 51.
- Median hourly$48.06
- Median yearly$99,960
- Bottom 10% earn under$34.66/hr
- Top 10% earn over$61.79/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$47.96
- RNs employed10,760
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Rhode Island, occupation 29-1141. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all RNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Rhode Island
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $37.47/hr | $77,940/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $21.23/hr | $44,160/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $62.84/hr | $130,710/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open RN jobs in Rhode Island
- Nurse SupervisorBrown University HealthRhode Island$90k–$181k/yrRNFull-time
- Registered NurseBrown University HealthRhode Island$35.70–$71.40/hrRNFull-timeDays
- Home Health Registered Nurse PreceptorBAYADA Home Health CareExeter, RI$60–$63/hrRNFull-time
- Home Health Visits Registered NurseBAYADA Home Health CareWoonsocket, RI$57–$62/hrRNFull-time$10,000 sign-on bonus
- Nurse (Clinical/Case Management)Military Health System (DHA)Newport, RI$77k–$100k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 10, 2026
- Registered Nurse RNElara CaringProvidence, RIRNFull-time