Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: Rhode Island

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Average Nurse Practitioner Salary

$55.44/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Rhode Island is $55.44 per hour. This is 35% lower than the US average of $74.81.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Nurse Practitioner salaries in Rhode Island compared to National Averages

$55.44/hour

Rhode Island

35% lower than the US average.

$74.81/hour

United States

What cities in Rhode Island pay the most for Nurse Practitioners?

Woonsocket, Rhode Island and Providence, Rhode Island pay Nurse Practitioners the most, both averaging $56 per hour. Woonsocket, Rhode Island also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Nurse Practitioners is $55 per hour — Woonsocket, Rhode Island and Providence, Rhode Island pay 1% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Woonsocket, Rhode Island	$56	$72
Providence, Rhode Island	$56	$72

How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in Rhode Island compare to nearby states?

Pennsylvania pays Nurse Practitioners the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($60) and New York ($59). Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $80. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Nurse Practitioners is $55 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 29% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Pennsylvania	$72	$80
New Jersey	$60	$76
New York	$59	$78
Massachusetts	$59	$79
Connecticut	$55	$76
Delaware	$54	$71
Maryland	$54	$73

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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