Healthcare Pawtucket, RI Pop. 75,604

Registered Nurse Salary in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

The median registered nurse salary in Pawtucket, RI is $80,408 per year, which is 1% below the national median and 8.3% below the Rhode Island state average.

City Median
$80,408
vs State Avg
$-7,310
vs National
$-812
Cost of Living
96%

Registered Nurse Salary in Pawtucket by Experience

In Pawtucket, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $57,420, while experienced professionals earn up to $113,850 per year. The local cost of living index is 96% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$57,420
$-580 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$81,180
$-820 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$113,850
$-1,150 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Pawtucket, RI

Percentile Pawtucket
10th Percentile $56,826
25th Percentile $66,132
Median (50th) $80,408
75th Percentile $100,089
90th Percentile $119,592

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
East Providence, RI
$82,032
Pop. 47,139

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Pawtucket

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket may vary based on local industry and population growth.