Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Providence, RI
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Providence area earns $78,990 a year ($37.98 an hour), 23% above the U.S. median ($64,400) and 1% below the Rhode Island median ($80,090). Half of the 2,540 licensed practical nurses there earn between $69,970 and $80,830.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,010 | $65,650 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $69,970 | $77,890 | $59,000 |
| Median | $78,990 | $80,090 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $80,830 | $81,170 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $90,530 | $94,540 | $83,440 |
| Average | $76,870 | $80,120 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 2,540 | 1,290 | 648,410 |
Providence, RI ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($95,320).
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- San Jose, CA: $95,320
- San Francisco, CA: $94,310
- Seattle, WA: $85,690
- Portland, OR: $83,510
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- Sacramento, CA: $81,570
- San Diego, CA: $79,720
- Los Angeles, CA: $79,310
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.