Healthcare East Providence, RI Pop. 47,139

Registered Nurse Salary in East Providence, Rhode Island

The median registered nurse salary in East Providence, RI is $82,032 per year, which is 1.0% above the national median and 6.5% below the Rhode Island state average.

City Median
$82,032
vs State Avg
$-5,686
vs National
+$812
Cost of Living
98%

Registered Nurse Salary in East Providence by Experience

In East Providence, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $58,580, while experienced professionals earn up to $116,150 per year. The local cost of living index is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,580
+$580 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$82,820
+$820 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$116,150
+$1,150 vs national

Salary Percentiles in East Providence, RI

Percentile East Providence
10th Percentile $57,974
25th Percentile $67,468
Median (50th) $82,032
75th Percentile $102,111
90th Percentile $122,008

Registered Nurse Salary in Other Rhode Island Cities

Providence, RI
$90,154
Pop. 190,934
Warwick, RI
$85,281
Pop. 82,823
Cranston, RI
$83,657
Pop. 82,934
Pawtucket, RI
$80,408
Pop. 75,604

How to Become a Registered Nurse in East Providence

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. East Providence and the surrounding Rhode Island area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCritical ThinkingCommunicationEMR SystemsBLS/ACLS

Job Outlook

Nationally, registered nurse employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in East Providence may vary based on local industry and population growth.