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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$38.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,590/year ($5,216/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,290 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $80,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,590 — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
| Gross (median) | $80,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,790 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,127 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,583 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,590 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,216 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Rhode Island?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Rhode Island is $80,090 per year ($38.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,890 and $81,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $80,090, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $62,590 per year ($5,216 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 1,290 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Rhode Island in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Rhode Island state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Rhode Island.