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Registered Nurse Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$48.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,202/year ($6,350/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,090 Registered Nurse jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Registered Nurse salary of $100,640 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 $76,202 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $100,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,311 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,699 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$3,428 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,202 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,350 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in Rhode Island?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in Rhode Island is $100,640 per year ($48.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,840 and $107,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $100,640, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $76,202 per year ($6,350 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 10,090 Registered 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.