Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Rhode Island
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$28.78/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Rhode Island is $28.78 per hour. This is 17% lower than the US average of $33.71.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Rhode Island compared to National Averages
$28.78/hour
Rhode Island
17% lower than the US average.
$33.71/hour
United States
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Rhode Island compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $38 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($30) and New York ($24). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $29 per hour — Massachusetts pays 33% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $38 | $38 |
| Pennsylvania | $30 | $33 |
| New York | $24 | $30 |
| Maine | $23 | $29 |
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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