Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Rhode Island

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Rhode Island?

The highest paying employer in Rhode Island for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs is Core Medical-Perm, paying up to $41/hr. This is 7% lower than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Rhode Island.

Q: What cities in Rhode Island pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Westerly is currently the highest paying city in Rhode Island for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $56/hr. This is 9% lower than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Rhode Island. Other top paying cities include Providence, paying up to $51/hr, Warwick, paying up to $51/hr, and North Providence, paying up to $51/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$44.43/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Rhode Island is $44.43 per hour. This is 14% higher than the US average of $38.33.

Last updated on December 10, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Rhode Island compared to National Averages

$44.43/hour

Rhode Island

14% higher than the US average.

$38.33/hour

United States

What cities in Rhode Island pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Westerly, Rhode Island	$41	$56
Warwick, Rhode Island	$40	$51

How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Rhode Island compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
New York	$65	$77
Massachusetts	$64	$65
Delaware	$61	$61
Pennsylvania	$50	$50
Maryland	$49	$58
New Hampshire	$41	$51

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Rhode Island?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm	$41	$41
Medical Solutions Direct Hire	$41	$41

Last updated on December 10, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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