Nurse Practitioner salary in Rhode Island
Nurse practitioners in Rhode Island earn a median $135,970 a year, 3% above the national median of $132,300. That ranks #13 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $98,245.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1171. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $135,970 | $11,331 | $5,230 | $65.37 |
| Average pay | $143,150 | $11,929 | $5,506 | $68.82 |
| Take-home (median) | $98,245 | $8,187 | $3,779 | $47.23 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $21,367 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $10,402 |
| Rhode Island income tax and state programs | $5,957 |
| Take-home | $98,245 |
Rhode Island's prices are 2% above the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $96,055 buys in an average-priced state. The Rhode Island minimum wage is $16.00; the median nurse practitioner earns 4.1 times that.
Nurse Practitioner pay in Rhode Island vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $135,970 | $98,245 | $96,055 |
| Connecticut | $138,470 | $99,060 | $95,608 |
| Massachusetts | $142,440 | $101,067 | $95,565 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do nurse practitioners make in Rhode Island?
- The median salary is $135,970 a year ($65.37 an hour), and the average is $143,150, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do nurse practitioners take home in Rhode Island?
- About $98,245 a year after federal and Rhode Island taxes, or $3,779 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do nurse practitioners earn more in Rhode Island than the national average?
- Rhode Island ranks #13 of 51 for median pay, 3% above the U.S. median of $132,300. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #38.