Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $100,640 | $98,331 | +2% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.38 | $47.27 | +2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $98,377.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island is $100,640, or about $48.38 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Rhode Island is +2% above the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 10,090 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $100,640, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.