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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Rhode Island
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$80,090
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.8% vs 2024
$80,120
Mean Salary
$80,090
Median Salary
$38.50
Hourly Rate
1,290 people work as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Rhode Island
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary by percentile in Rhode Island
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $80,090 per year ($6,674/month).
This is 20.0% above the national average of $66,740.
Rhode Island ranks #5 out of 51 states for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay.
Approximately 1,290 people work in this occupation across Rhode Island.
Salaries increased by 2.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Top Skills
Service Orientation
4.12
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Coordination
4.0
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.99
English Language
3.9
Psychology
3.71
Medicine and Dentistry
3.69
Administration and Management
3.3
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(38.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Rhode Island
Salaries for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Rhode Island range from $65,650 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $94,540 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $77,890 and $81,170.
Median $80,090
P10: $65,650P25: $77,890P75: $81,170P90: $94,540
10th
$65,650
25th
$77,890
Median
$80,090
75th
$81,170
90th
$94,540
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$65,650
$31.56
$5,470
25th Percentile
$77,890
$37.45
$6,490
Median (50th)
$80,090
$38.50
$6,674
75th Percentile
$81,170
$39.02
$6,764
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$94,540
$45.45
$7,878
Note: The mean (average) salary of $80,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#5
Rhode Island ranks #5 of 51 states
$66,740
National avg. for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Rhode Island is $80,090 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $80,120.
What is the salary range for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Rhode Island range from $65,650 at the 10th percentile to $94,540 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $77,890 and $81,170.
What is the starting salary for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses positions in Rhode Island typically start around $65,650 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $77,890 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Rhode Island?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,290 people are employed as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Rhode Island.
What is the hourly rate for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Rhode Island?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Rhode Island is approximately $38.50 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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