Nursing Assistants Salary in Rhode Island
Nursing Assistants in Rhode Island earn a median of $46,440 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,220
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,220; the top 10% earn over $54,950. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$80,090 median in Rhode Island
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66,710 median in Rhode Island
- Physical Therapist Aides$31,200 median in Rhode Island
- Registered Nurses$100,640 median in Rhode Island
- Orderlies$39,830 median in Rhode Island
- Psychiatric Aides$51,100 median in Rhode Island
Nursing Assistants pay in Rhode Island
How much do nursing assistants make in Rhode Island?
The median is $46,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,220 and the top 10% earn over $54,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.