Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Rhode Island
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$49.89/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Rhode Island is $49.89 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $48.80.
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Rhode Island compared to National Averages
$49.89/hour
Rhode Island
2% higher than the US average.
$48.80/hour
United States
What cities in Rhode Island pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Providence, Rhode Island and Warwick, Rhode Island pay Long Term Care Nurses the most, both averaging $40 per hour. Providence, Rhode Island also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Providence, Rhode Island and Warwick, Rhode Island pay 21% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Providence, Rhode Island | $40 | $51 |
| Warwick, Rhode Island | $40 | $51 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Rhode Island compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $76 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($58) and Maryland ($56). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Massachusetts pays 53% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $76 | $87 |
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $55 | $61 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Delaware | $49 | $50 |
| Maine | $47 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Rhode Island?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 21% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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