Registered Nurse Salary in Providence, RI
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$81,088
Hourly Rate
$38.98
/hour
Jobs in Area
2,939
employed
Registered Nurse Salary Range in Providence, RI
Annual Salary Range
$52k
10th percentile
$66k
25th
$99k
75th
$119k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $52,483 | $25.23 |
| 25th Percentile | $65,730 | $31.60 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $81,088 | $38.98 |
| 75th Percentile | $98,953 | $47.57 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $118,740 | $57.09 |
| Average (Mean) | $88,041 | $42.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Registered Nurse salary in Providence, RI is $81,088 per year or $38.98 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Providence-Warwick Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Providence, RI Compares
vs National Average
$81,220
vs Rhode Island Average
$82,176
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$76,643
Cost of living in Providence, RI is 5.8% above the national average.
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