Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Rhode Island

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Rhode Island was $80,090 +24.4% vs national

Rhode Island vs United States

Rhode IslandUnited States
Median annual$80,090$64,400
Median hourly$38.51$30.96
Employment1,290648,410
Location quotient0.621.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Rhode Island) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

What this means

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $65,650, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $94,540 — a 1.4x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Employment density in Rhode Island is 0.62x the national average — a below-average concentration of these roles in the local economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary in Rhode Island?

The median annual wage in Rhode Island is $80,090 ($38.51 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Rhode Island compare to the national average for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?

The Rhode Island median of $80,090 is 24.4% higher than the U.S. median of $64,400.

How many licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in Rhode Island?

Approximately 1,290 are employed in Rhode Island, per BLS OES.