Registered Nurses salary in Rhode Island — GUPPI +2.3%
What is the wage premium for Registered Nurses in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island pays $100,640/year for Registered Nurses (BLS OEWS May 2025) — +2.3% in line with the national employment-weighted average of $98,331. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): +2.3%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
Rhode Island ranks #13 of 51 states for Registered Nurses pay. National employment-weighted average: $98,331.
How this is calculatedState median
$100,640
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$98,331
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#13
of 51 states
Registered Nurses — GUPPI by US state
All states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest premium first. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $140,270 | +42.7% |
| 2 | Hawaii | $136,320 | +38.6% |
| 3 | Oregon | $129,010 | +31.2% |
| 4 | Washington | $124,200 | +26.3% |
| 5 | Alaska | $109,480 | +11.3% |
| 6 | New York | $109,440 | +11.3% |
| 7 | New Jersey | $106,500 | +8.3% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $104,550 | +6.3% |
| 9 | Nevada | $103,670 | +5.4% |
| 10 | Connecticut | $102,740 | +4.5% |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $102,540 | +4.3% |
| 12 | Minnesota | $101,510 | +3.2% |
| 13 | Rhode Island ← | $100,640 | +2.3% |
| 14 | Colorado | $100,260 | +2.0% |
| 15 | Maryland | $99,790 | +1.5% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $99,700 | +1.4% |
| 17 | Arizona | $99,500 | +1.2% |
| 18 | Delaware | $99,520 | +1.2% |
| 19 | Vermont | $97,460 | −0.9% |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $96,430 | −1.9% |
| 21 | Texas | $95,970 | −2.4% |
| 22 | Illinois | $95,990 | −2.4% |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $95,530 | −2.8% |
| 24 | New Mexico | $94,340 | −4.1% |
| 25 | Michigan | $94,300 | −4.1% |
| 26 | Virginia | $93,600 | −4.8% |
| 27 | Georgia | $93,550 | −4.9% |
| 28 | Idaho | $92,460 | −6.0% |
| 29 | Maine | $86,990 | −11.5% |
| 30 | Montana | $85,280 | −13.3% |
| 31 | Nebraska | $84,730 | −13.8% |
| 32 | Utah | $84,600 | −14.0% |
| 33 | North Carolina | $84,350 | −14.2% |
| 34 | Florida | $84,190 | −14.4% |
| 35 | Wyoming | $83,760 | −14.8% |
| 36 | Indiana | $83,500 | −15.1% |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $82,920 | −15.7% |
| 38 | Ohio | $82,510 | −16.1% |
| 39 | South Carolina | $82,360 | −16.2% |
| 40 | Missouri | $81,780 | −16.8% |
| 41 | Tennessee | $81,500 | −17.1% |
| 42 | Kentucky | $81,040 | −17.6% |
| 43 | North Dakota | $80,730 | −17.9% |
| 44 | Louisiana | $80,230 | −18.4% |
| 45 | West Virginia | $80,130 | −18.5% |
| 46 | Kansas | $79,320 | −19.3% |
| 47 | Arkansas | $78,940 | −19.7% |
| 48 | Iowa | $78,630 | −20.0% |
| 49 | South Dakota | $78,060 | −20.6% |
| 50 | Mississippi | $77,090 | −21.6% |
| 51 | Alabama | $77,080 | −21.6% |
See how your salary compares — GUPPI calculator
Pick a US state and enter your gross annual salary. We show how it compares to the BLS state median for Registered Nurses and to the national average (GUPPI).
BLS median salary for Registered Nurses in Rhode Island: $100,640 per year — 2.3% above the national average.
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BLS OEWS May 2025. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do Registered Nurses earn in Rhode Island?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Registered Nurses in Rhode Island is $100,640. This is the midpoint — half of Registered Nursess in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is Rhode Island a high-paying state for Registered Nurses?
- Rhode Island pays +2.3% in line with the national employment-weighted average for Registered Nurses (GUPPI +2.3%). Rhode Island is close to the national average for this occupation.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for Registered Nurses in Rhode Island?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For Registered Nurses in Rhode Island: ($100,640 − $98,331) / $98,331 × 100 = +2.3%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does Rhode Island compare to other states for Registered Nurses salaries?
- Rhode Island ranks #13 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for Registered Nurses, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI +2.3%). Top-ranked state: California (GUPPI +42.7%, median $140,270).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · May 2025 state estimates · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All occupations