Nurse Practitioner Salary in Rhode Island: $135,970 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Rhode Island earn a median of $135,970 per year — $65.37 an hour — $3,670 above the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #13 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Rhode Island NPs earn between $111,420 and $176,410. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Rhode Island NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Rhode Island NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Rhode Island
The median NP in Rhode Island out-earns the median RN by $35,330 per year (35%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Rhode Island With Any State
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| May 2025 BLS | Rhode Island | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $135,970 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $65.37/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $111,420 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $163,450 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $176,410 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 1,180 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Rhode Island’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Rhode Island?
NPs in Rhode Island earn a median of $135,970 per year — $65.37 per hour — $3,670 above the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Rhode Island #13 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Rhode Island?
The median NP in Rhode Island earns $135,970 versus $100,640 for the median RN — a difference of $35,330 per year (35%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Rhode Island?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Rhode Island, the 10th percentile is $111,420 and the 25th percentile is $131,310. Most NPs move toward the $135,970 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Rhode Island?
1,180 nurse practitioners are employed in Rhode Island per the BLS May 2025 estimates.