Acute Care Nurses Salary in Rhode Island
Acute Care Nurses in Rhode Island earn a median of $100,640 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,090
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,410; the top 10% earn over $129,840. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Critical Care Nurses$100,640 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$100,640 median in Rhode Island
- Nurse Practitioners$135,970 median in Rhode Island
- Nurse Midwives$135,180 median in Rhode Island
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$512,730 median in Rhode Island
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$228,590 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
Acute Care Nurses pay in Rhode Island
How much do acute care nurses make in Rhode Island?
The median is $100,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,410 and the top 10% earn over $129,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.