Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Providence

Licensed practical nurses in Providence earn an average of $59,650 per year (or $28.68 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Providence, RI
15% higher than the national average
$59,650
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Providence licensed practical nurses earn 15% higher than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in Providence, RI

10%
$47,250
MEDIAN
$60,050
90%
$75,500
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $75,500 $36
75th Percentile $60,830 $29
Median $60,050 $28
25th Percentile $56,890 $27

80% of Providence LPNs earn between $47,250 and $75,500.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Providence

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Providence, RI
$58,942
Overall Average
Providence, RI
$59,650

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Providence LPNs earn about $58,942 per year. Cost-of-living in Providence is 1% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Rhode Island for licensed practical nurses

Westerly, RI $58,370 per year

Rhode Island nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Westerly, where the average LPNs salary is $58,370 and 450 licensed practical nurses are currently employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Providence, RI?

Nurse Anesthetist $177,350 per year
Nurse Practitioner $126,090 per year
Nurse Midwife $113,400 per year
Physical Therapist $96,990 per year
Registered Nurse $85,200 per year
Dental Hygienist $78,180 per year
Pharmacy Technician $38,050 per year

At a $59,650 average annual salary, LPNs in Providence tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($177,350), nurse practitioners ($126,090), nurse midwives ($113,400), physical therapists ($96,990), registered nurses ($85,200), and dental hygienists ($78,180). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($38,050).

More about licensed practical nurses

Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.

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