verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual in Rhode Island
$80,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.51/hr
▲ 24% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

groups Employed in RI
1,290
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$78,305 #2 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Rhode Island, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Rhode Island earn a median of $80,090 per year ($38.51 per hour), which is 24% above the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $65,650, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $94,540. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Rhode Island.

Is $80,090 good pay in Rhode Island?

Adjusted for Rhode Island's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $80,090 is worth about $78,305 in national buying power — ranking Rhode Island #2 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Rhode Island

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,650
$31.56/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,090
$38.51/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$94,540
$45.45/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs RI
Rhode Island (here) $80,090 $78,305
Massachusetts $80,220 $75,853 −$130
Connecticut $73,690 $71,122 +$6,400

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Rhode Island: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Rhode Island?

Licensed practical nurses in Rhode Island earn a median of $80,090 per year ($38.51 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Rhode Island pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $80,090, Rhode Island pays 24% above the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 1,290 work in the state.

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