Certified Nursing Assistant Salary Guide: Rhode Island
Average Certified Nursing Assistant Salary
$15.88/hour
The average salary for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Rhode Island is $15.88 per hour. This is 22% lower than the US average of $19.31.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries in Rhode Island compared to National Averages
$15.88/hour
Rhode Island
22% lower than the US average.
$19.31/hour
United States
What cities in Rhode Island pay the most for Certified Nursing Assistants?
Warwick, Rhode Island, Providence, Rhode Island, and Woonsocket, Rhode Island pay Certified Nursing Assistants the most, all averaging $16 per hour. Warwick, Rhode Island also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $20. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $16 per hour — Warwick, Rhode Island, Providence, Rhode Island, and Woonsocket, Rhode Island pay 1% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick, Rhode Island | $16 | $20 |
| Providence, Rhode Island | $16 | $20 |
| Woonsocket, Rhode Island | $16 | $20 |
How does the pay for Certified Nursing Assistants in Rhode Island compare to nearby states?
Connecticut pays Certified Nursing Assistants the most, averaging $23 per hour, followed by Maine ($22) and Pennsylvania ($22). New York has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $25. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $16 per hour — Connecticut pays 44% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $23 | $24 |
| Maine | $22 | $23 |
| Pennsylvania | $22 | $23 |
| Massachusetts | $20 | $20 |
| New York | $19 | $25 |
| New Hampshire | $16 | $20 |
| Maryland | $16 | $20 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Rhode Island?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Certified Nursing Assistants, averaging $16 per hour. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $16 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $16 | $16 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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