Nursing Assistant salary in Rhode Island
What nursing assistants earn in Rhode Island and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,440$22.33 per hour
vs U.S.+10%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$44,760 – $47,460Top 10%: $54,950+
Jobs10,2202.19× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Rhode Island cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $46,330 | $22.27 | 13,030 |
Hospitals and jobs in Rhode Island
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
New Jersey · $46,830 Massachusetts · $46,680 Minnesota · $46,680 Alaska · $46,370 Illinois · $45,960 North Dakota · $45,820
Other healthcare salaries in Rhode Island
Registered Nurses · $100,640 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $43,680 Medical Assistants · $47,190 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,380 Pharmacists · $128,180 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,090 Nurse Practitioners · $135,970 Physicians, All Other · $228,590 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $75,780 Dental Assistants · $50,150 Physical Therapists · $99,400 Psychiatric Technicians · $48,520
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Rhode Island?
Nursing Assistants in Rhode Island earned a median of $46,440 a year ($22.33 an hour) in May 2025, 10% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $44,760 to $47,460.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.