Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Rhode Island
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$50.56/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Rhode Island is $50.56 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $51.23.
Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Rhode Island compared to National Averages
$50.56/hour
Rhode Island
1% lower than the US average.
$51.23/hour
United States
What cities in Rhode Island pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Westerly, Rhode Island pays Emergency Department 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 Emergency Department Nurses is $51 per hour — Westerly, Rhode Island pays 20% 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 Emergency Department Nurses in Rhode Island compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $71 per hour, followed by Delaware ($61) and Maryland ($57). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Emergency Department Nurses is $51 per hour — Massachusetts pays 40% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $71 | $73 |
| Delaware | $61 | $61 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $53 | $55 |
| New Hampshire | $52 | $55 |
| New York | $48 | $63 |
| Pennsylvania | $31 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Rhode Island?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Emergency Department Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $51 |
Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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