Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Rhode Island
Licensed practical nurses in Rhode Island earn an average of $59,800 per year (or $28.75 per hour).
Rhode Island licensed practical nurses earn 15% higher than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).
Licensed practical nurse salary range in Rhode Island
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $76,550 | $36 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,830 | $29 |
| Median | $60,240 | $28 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,390 | $28 |
80% of Rhode Island LPNs earn between $47,250 and $76,550.
Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Rhode Island
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Rhode Island LPNs earn about $58,742 per year. Cost-of-living in Rhode Island is 1% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Rhode Island?
| Nurse Practitioner | $126,760 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $114,300 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $97,580 per year |
| Registered Nurse | $85,270 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $77,140 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $38,980 per year |
At a $59,800 average annual salary, LPNs in Rhode Island tend to earn less than nurse practitioners ($126,760), nurse midwives ($114,300), physical therapists ($97,580), registered nurses ($85,270), and dental hygienists ($77,140). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($38,980).
More about licensed practical nurses
Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.
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