Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Rhode Island
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Rhode Island earn a median of $80,090 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,290
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,650; the top 10% earn over $94,540. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Registered Nurses$100,640 median in Rhode Island
- Critical Care Nurses$100,640 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$100,640 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$47,190 median in Rhode Island
- Midwives$63,060 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$135,180 median in Rhode Island
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Rhode Island
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Rhode Island?
The median is $80,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,650 and the top 10% earn over $94,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+24% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.