Float Nurse Salary Guide: Rhode Island
Average Float Nurse Salary
$50.25/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Rhode Island is $50.25 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $49.47.
Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Float Nurse salaries in Rhode Island compared to National Averages
$50.25/hour
Rhode Island
2% higher than the US average.
$49.47/hour
United States
What cities in Rhode Island pay the most for Float Nurses?
Westerly, Rhode Island pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by 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 |
| Warwick, Rhode Island | $40 | $51 |
How does the pay for Float Nurses in Rhode Island compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $69 per hour, followed by Maryland ($55) and Connecticut ($53). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $77. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Massachusetts pays 38% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $69 | $77 |
| Maryland | $55 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $53 | $55 |
| New York | $50 | $59 |
| New Jersey | $50 | $54 |
| New Hampshire | $49 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Rhode Island?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $50 |
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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