Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: Rhode Island
Average Clinical Nurse Salary
$50.40/hour
The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Rhode Island is $50.40 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $53.23.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Clinical Nurse salaries in Rhode Island compared to National Averages
$50.40/hour
Rhode Island
6% lower than the US average.
$53.23/hour
United States
What cities in Rhode Island pay the most for Clinical Nurses?
Westerly, Rhode Island pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Providence, Rhode Island ($40) and Warwick, Rhode Island ($40). Westerly, Rhode Island also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Westerly, Rhode Island pays 19% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Westerly, Rhode Island | $41 | $56 |
| Providence, Rhode Island | $40 | $51 |
| Warwick, Rhode Island | $40 | $51 |
| Woonsocket, Rhode Island | $40 | $51 |
How does the pay for Clinical Nurses in Rhode Island compare to nearby states?
Connecticut pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by New York ($51) and Pennsylvania ($37). New York has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Connecticut pays 7% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $54 | $55 |
| New York | $51 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $37 | $50 |
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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