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

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual in Rhode Island
$135,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.37/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

groups Employed in RI
1,180
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$132,939 #38 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Rhode Island, explained

Nurse practitioners in Rhode Island earn a median of $135,970 per year ($65.37 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $111,420, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $176,410. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Rhode Island.

Is $135,970 good pay in Rhode Island?

Adjusted for Rhode Island's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $135,970 is worth about $132,939 in national buying power — ranking Rhode Island #38 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Rhode Island

Entry level (10th pct)
$111,420
$53.57/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$135,970
$65.37/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$176,410
$84.81/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs RI
Rhode Island (here) $135,970 $132,939
Massachusetts $142,440 $134,686 −$6,470
Connecticut $138,470 $133,645 −$2,500

Nurse Practitioner in Rhode Island: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Rhode Island?

Nurse practitioners in Rhode Island earn a median of $135,970 per year ($65.37 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Rhode Island pay nurse practitioners well?

At $135,970, Rhode Island pays 3% above the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 1,180 work in the state.

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