What RNs earn in Providence
Registered nurses in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro earn a median of $99,880 a year, 2% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $82,910 and $109,430, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Providence ranks #22 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $99,880 | $82,910 – $109,430 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $135,520 | $127,990 – $161,200 |
| Nurse Midwife | $135,180 | $118,670 – $141,690 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Providence nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,729 a month in Providence, which is roughly 21% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 15,180 RNs work in this metro, the #44 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 59 healthcare employers in Providence and Warwick, including 24 behavioral health facilities, 14 long-term care facilities, 7 hospitals and 7 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Providence
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How much do registered nurses make in Providence?
The median RN salary in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro is $99,880 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $82,910 and $109,430.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Providence?
Nurse practitioners in the Providence metro earn a median of $135,520 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Providence?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,729 a month in Providence, roughly 21% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Providence?
Hospitals in the Providence area include Providence VA Medical Center, Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Kent County Memorial Hospital. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Providence?
Browse current Rhode Island openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Providence can find you, and compare pay using the Rhode Island salary guide.