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BLS wage data · May 2025

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Rhode Island

Licensed Practical Nurses in Rhode Island earn a median of $80,090 a year, or $38.51 an hour. That ranks Rhode Island #5 of 51 states and is $15,690 more than the national median.

Median / year
$80,090
Median / hour
$38.51
Employed
1,290
National rank
#5of 51

Pay range in Rhode Island

10th percentile$65,650
25th percentile$77,890
Median percentile$80,090
75th percentile$81,170
90th percentile$94,540

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by Rhode Island metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$78,9902,540

FAQ

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Rhode Island?

The median annual wage is $80,090 ($38.51 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $15,690 above the U.S. median of $64,400.

What do entry-level LPNs make in Rhode Island?

The lowest-paid 10% of Rhode Island LPNs earned $65,650 or less ($31.56/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do LPNs earn the most in Rhode Island?

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA has the highest metro median at $78,990.

How many LPNs work in Rhode Island?

About 1,290 LPNs were employed in Rhode Island in May 2025.